NEIGHBORHOOD
Talmadge
California · San Diego · 11,437 residents · 1.09 sq mi
The short version
Talmadge is a neighborhood of 11,437 people in San Diego. Median home value sits at $900,117. 38% of homes are owner-occupied. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. There are 10,541 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,169 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Talmadge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,437
Population density
10,541 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.09 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,228
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,873
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services5.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$900,117
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,169
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.18 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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-Hispanic41.4%(4,734)
Black10.7%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(3,234)
Asian9.4%(1,080)
Other10.1%(1,160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,734)
Black10.7%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(3,234)
Asian9.4%(1,080)
Other10.1%(1,160)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
23.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Talmadge, San Diego, California?
Talmadge, San Diego, California has about 11,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Talmadge, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Talmadge, San Diego, California earns about $106,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Talmadge, San Diego, California expensive?
In Talmadge, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $900,117, and the typical rent is about $2,169 a month.
How educated are people in Talmadge, San Diego, California?
About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Talmadge, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Talmadge, San Diego, California?
About 12.9% of people in Talmadge, 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