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San Diego County
  • County in California
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San Diego County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade D minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade A+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B

    San Diego County is located in California with a population of 3,296,317. San Diego County is one of the best places to live in California. In San Diego County, most residents own their homes. In San Diego County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Diego County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in San Diego County are above average.

    About

    Population
    3,296,317

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $627,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,842
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    San Diego County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      207.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      34
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      97.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      278
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,188.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      309.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      national  11%

    Working in San Diego County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,240
    National
    $69,021

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