San Diego

San Diego County boasts an abundance of both physical and cultural diversity.

Welcome to San Diego

 
Tucked away in the southwestern-most corner of the US, San Diego County boasts an abundance of both physical and cultural diversity. It is bordered by Mexico on the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west,the Anza Borrego desert to the east and Camp Pendleton Marine Base and Riverside County to the north.
 
The Physical Environment – San Diego County is large, encompassing 4,526 square miles, including 70 miles of gorgeous, world famous beaches and beach towns, including Coronado, La Jolla and Del Mar, just to name a few. Lesser known are the numerous canyons, mesas, mountains and desert that dominate the land east of the coastal zone.
 
Prudent planning has resulted in the preservation of most ofthese features. East County mountains rise to over 6,000 feet above sea level (higher than most mountains in the Appalachian Range) and contain literally hundreds of miles of pristine hiking trails.
Snow is a regular winter visitor to the higher elevations. For those who prefer a much warmer environment, the Anza Borrego Desert is there for the taking in the easternmost regions of the county,where more hiking trails and desert resorts lay close by.
 
Many urban canyons closer to the beach havealso been preserved for multiple recreational activities such as hiking, cycling or just a relaxing walk. Thedowntown/Centre City, lying adjacent to the natural harbor of San Diego Bay, has developed into one ofthe most beautiful and active urban cores in the world.
 
With an average annual temperature of 71 degrees, and 263 sunny (or partly sunny) days per year, the San Diego region continues to act as a magnet to both visitors and those wanting to live in a pristine climate close to the ocean. San Diego is considered a semi-arid climate with average annual rainfall of less than 12 inches per year (much more in the mountains).
 
The Culture – Formally created as a county in 1850, San Diego’s culture is as diverse as its physical geography. There are eighteen incorporated municipalities in the county and, when added to the population of the unincorporated areas, the total population exceeds three million people (2008).
People from all over the world are attracted here by the pristine climate and coastal location.
 
Tourism is a major industry and has affected the city's culture, as San Diego houses many world-class tourist attractions, such as Seaworld, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and nearby Legoland. San Diego's Spanish influence can be seen in the many historic sites across the city, such as the Mission San Diego de Alcala, the Serra Museum in Presidio Park, and Balboa Park. Cuisine in San Diego is diverse, but there is an abundance of wood fired California-style pizzas, and Mexican and East Asian cuisine. Annual events in San Diego include Comic-Con, San Diego/Del Mar Fair, and Street Scene Music Festival. San Diego even boasts three breweries that are consistently named in the Top Ten.
 
Of course, you don’t travel far in San Diego without noticing the influence of the Navy and Marines. San Diego Bay is home to numerous ships, including nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines among many other vessels. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (formerly the Top Gun School) is home to several helicopter and jet aircraft squadrons. But this historical “Navy Town” has grown into so much more, including a highly diversified hub for wireless technology, biotechnology, ship building and research and development, much of which is supported by the many prestigious universities calling San Diego home.

Overview for San Diego, CA

1,496,165 people live in San Diego, where the median age is 36.2 and the average individual income is $43,154.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,496,165

Total Population

36.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,154.98

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for San Diego, CA

San Diego has 534,861 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Diego do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,496,165 people call San Diego home. The population density is 3,373.12 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,496,165

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.2

Median Age

50.81 / 49.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
534,861

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$43,154.98

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Diego, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Diego. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Howard Pence Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Nestor Language Academy Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Montgomery Senior High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Ocean View Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
St Charles Catholic School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Los Altos Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
Silver Wing Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
George Nicoloff Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Sunnyslope Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
2/5
Park Village Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Sunset Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Willow Grove Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Miramar Ranch Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Solana Highlands Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
No rating available
Chabad Hebrew Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 12th
3/5
Charter School of San Diego
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
3/5
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
Adobe Bluffs Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Los Penasquitos Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Rolling Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
Christ The Cornerstone Lutheran Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Good Shepherd Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Montessori Learning Center
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Torrey Pines Montessori Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Del Mar Heights Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
Highland Ranch Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Black Mountain Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Canyon View Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Bernardo Heights Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Jonas Salk Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Solana Pacific Elementary
PUBLIC
4th - 6th
5/5
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
Kinderhouse Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
Cathedral Catholic High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
Del Mar Hills Nursery School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Scripps Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Innovations Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Del Mar Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
5/5
San Pasqual Union Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Horton Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Webster Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
San Diego Business/Leadership
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Rodriguez Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Tabernacle Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
America's Finest Charter
PUBLIC
K - 12th
2/5
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
Gompers Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Cabrillo Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Pacific View Leadership Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Valencia Park Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Millennial Technical Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
City Tree Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Keiller Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
3/5
McGill School of Success
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Chollas/Mead Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Encanto Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Johnson Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Paradise Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Sunset View Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
5/5
Kimbrough Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Zamorano Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
San Diego Science and Technology
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Porter Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Urban Discovery Academy Charter