NEIGHBORHOOD
University City
California · San Diego · 46,254 residents · 5.39 sq mi
The short version
With 46,254 people, University City is a neighborhood in San Diego. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $916,510. Owners hold 35% of the housing stock. Renters pay $2,819 a month at the median. 33% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up University City; 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 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
46,254
Population density
8,575 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,829
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,392
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Information7.3%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$916,510
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,819
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.27 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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-Hispanic47.4%(21,923)
Black1.4%(669)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,725)
Asian29.2%(13,493)
Other7.4%(3,444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(21,923)
Black1.4%(669)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,725)
Asian29.2%(13,493)
Other7.4%(3,444)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
32.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in University City, San Diego, California?
University City, San Diego, California has about 46,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University City, San Diego, California?
The typical household in University City, San Diego, California earns about $110,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University City, San Diego, California expensive?
In University City, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $916,510, and the typical rent is about $2,819 a month.
How educated are people in University City, San Diego, California?
About 74.5% of adults age 25 and over in University City, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University City, San Diego, California?
About 22.0% of people in University City, 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