NEIGHBORHOOD
Tierrasanta
California · San Diego · 26,957 residents · 11.5 sq mi
The short version
Tierrasanta is a neighborhood of 26,957 people in San Diego. The typical home is worth $904,134. Median rent is $3,099 a month. This is an unusually credentialed place: 53% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 35.1. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Tierrasanta; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $114,223, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Tierrasanta compared with San Diego
| Measure | Tierrasanta | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,223 | $108,077 | 6% higher |
| Median home value | $904,134 | $906,700 | About the same |
| Homes that are rented | 52.6% | 52.7% | About the same |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.0% | 51.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Poverty rate | 6.3% | 11.0% | −4.7 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.7% | 25.1% | −10.4 pts |
| Median age | 35.1 | 36.2 | 1.1 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
26,957
Population density
2,354 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.5 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,223
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,540
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
Retail trade7.1%
Other services5.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Education & health services2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$904,134
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,099
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.95 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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-Hispanic57%(15,355)
Black5.7%(1,547)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(5,052)
Asian10.5%(2,829)
Other8.1%(2,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57%(15,355)
Black5.7%(1,547)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(5,052)
Asian10.5%(2,829)
Other8.1%(2,174)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
14.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California?
Tierrasanta, San Diego, California has about 26,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California earns about $114,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tierrasanta, San Diego, California expensive?
In Tierrasanta, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $904,134, and the typical rent is about $3,099 a month.
How educated are people in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California?
About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tierrasanta, San Diego, California?
About 6.3% of people in Tierrasanta, 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