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Valencia Park

California · San Diego · 10,314 residents · 0.96 sq mi
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The short version

Valencia Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $607,578. Households here earn about 29% less than the San Diego median. Despite a median home value of $607,578, the poverty rate sits 59% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Valencia Park; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,314
Population density
10,744 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,200
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,576
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,578
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,849
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.2%
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(408)
Black17.7%(1,830)
Hispanic / Latino54.5%(5,618)
Asian20.9%(2,152)
Other3%(306)
Diversity Score78.2%(8,069)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(408)
Black17.7%(1,830)
Hispanic / Latino54.5%(5,618)
Asian20.9%(2,152)
Other3%(306)
Diversity Score78.2%(8,069)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
33.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valencia Park, San Diego, California?

Valencia Park, San Diego, California has about 10,314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valencia Park, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Valencia Park, San Diego, California earns about $76,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valencia Park, San Diego, California expensive?

In Valencia Park, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $607,578, and the typical rent is about $1,849 a month.

How educated are people in Valencia Park, San Diego, California?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valencia Park, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valencia Park, San Diego, California?

About 19.8% of people in Valencia Park, 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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