NEIGHBORHOOD
Southcrest
California · San Diego · 6,534 residents · 0.60 sq mi
The short version
Southcrest is home to 6,534 people in San Diego. 34% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 31.0. Density works out to 10,872 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $605,342. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southcrest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,534
Population density
10,872 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,389
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,582
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Finance & insurance11.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Retail trade6.3%
Other services3.6%
Education & health services2.2%
Public administration1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$605,342
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,666
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.04 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(249)
Black9.1%(596)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(5,473)
Asian1.8%(118)
Other1.5%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(249)
Black9.1%(596)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(5,473)
Asian1.8%(118)
Other1.5%(98)
Diversity Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
26.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Southcrest, San Diego, California?
Southcrest, San Diego, California has about 6,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southcrest, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Southcrest, San Diego, California earns about $75,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southcrest, San Diego, California expensive?
In Southcrest, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $605,342, and the typical rent is about $1,666 a month.
How educated are people in Southcrest, San Diego, California?
About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Southcrest, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southcrest, San Diego, California?
About 13.9% of people in Southcrest, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024