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Del Mar
  • Suburb of San Diego, CA
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Suburb
San Diego

Del Mar

#2 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Diego Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Del Mar is a suburb of San Diego with a population of 4,008. Del Mar is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Del Mar offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Del Mar there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Del Mar and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Del Mar are highly rated.
    About Del Mar...
    Population
    4,008
    Suburb of
    San Diego
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,952
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Del Mar Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      115.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      69.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      484.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      922.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      230.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      3%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Del Mar

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $157,708
    National
    $69,021
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