Daly City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,654 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12373.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.46% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 29,462 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Daly City grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 94,512 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Daly City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,663 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.11% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Daly City is about 24% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,173,491 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,497 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Daly City is about 39.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,497 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Daly City spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 220 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 220 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,809 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,483 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,966 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Daly City 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
Daly City has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Daly City has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Daly City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daly City, California.
What is the population of Daly City, California?
The population of Daly City, California is 94,654, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Daly City, California?
The population density of Daly City, California is 12373.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Daly City, California?
The median household income in Daly City, California is $119,663, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Daly City, California?
The median home price in Daly City, California is $1,173,491, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Daly City, California?
The unemployment rate in Daly City, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.