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Sorrento Valley

California · San Diego · 11,029 residents · 10.53 sq mi
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The short version

Sorrento Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,020,390. Households here earn about 49% more than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Sorrento Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,029
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,528
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,124
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,020,390
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,239
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(3,070)
Black1.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,326)
Asian46.7%(5,148)
Other12%(1,319)
Diversity Score84.5%(9,315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(3,070)
Black1.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,326)
Asian46.7%(5,148)
Other12%(1,319)
Diversity Score84.5%(9,315)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
Female
46.0%
Foreign born
38.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California?

Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California has about 11,029 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California earns about $160,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California expensive?

In Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,020,390, and the typical rent is about $3,239 a month.

How educated are people in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California?

About 6.8% of people in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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