Chula Vista, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260,758 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5005.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 82,179 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Chula Vista grew by 26.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 264,959 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Chula Vista has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,298 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.81% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chula Vista is about 7% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $697,150 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,114 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.4% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Chula Vista is about 27.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,114 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chula Vista spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,742 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,097 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,212 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Chula Vista is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chula Vista has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Chula Vista has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Chula Vista | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chula Vista, California.
What is the population of Chula Vista, California?
The population of Chula Vista, California is 260,758, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Chula Vista, California?
The population density of Chula Vista, California is 5005.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Chula Vista, California?
The median household income in Chula Vista, California is $103,298, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Chula Vista, California?
The median home price in Chula Vista, California is $697,150, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Chula Vista, California?
The unemployment rate in Chula Vista, California is 8.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.