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University City

California · San Diego · 46,254 residents · 5.394 sq mi
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University City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $916,510. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $916,510, the poverty rate sits 76% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. 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
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%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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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)
Diversity Score82.9%(38,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(21,923)
Black1.4%(669)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,725)
Asian29.2%(13,493)
Other7.4%(3,444)
Diversity Score82.9%(38,354)
Diversity Score
83
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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