NEIGHBORHOOD
Torrey Pines
California · San Diego · 15,281 residents · 5.05 sq mi
The short version
With 15,281 people, Torrey Pines is a neighborhood in San Diego. This is an unusually credentialed place: 82% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,128,283. This skews young, with a median age of 26.8. 21% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 36% less than in San Diego as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Torrey Pines; 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 26.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,281
Population density
3,027 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,523
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,373
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Retail trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,128,283
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,863
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.5%
79.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
69.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.2
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-Hispanic42.5%(6,489)
Black2%(310)
Hispanic / Latino24%(3,665)
Asian24.9%(3,806)
Other6.6%(1,011)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(6,489)
Black2%(310)
Hispanic / Latino24%(3,665)
Asian24.9%(3,806)
Other6.6%(1,011)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
31.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.4%
Female
55.6%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California?
Torrey Pines, San Diego, California has about 15,281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California earns about $69,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Torrey Pines, San Diego, California expensive?
In Torrey Pines, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,128,283, and the typical rent is about $1,863 a month.
How educated are people in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California?
About 82.2% of adults age 25 and over in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Torrey Pines, San Diego, California?
About 22.1% of people in Torrey Pines, 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