Encinitas, California Income Statistics
Encinitas Wealth Score
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Encinitas Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Encinitas | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $154,129 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $108,318 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 33.3% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 37.7% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Encinitas is about 55% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Encinitas (5.8%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 33% of adults in Encinitas earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Encinitas, California grew by 80.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $154,129 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.8% per year.
Encinitas has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2011, its income was 65% higher. The gap has widened from 67% in 2009 to 92% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Encinitas
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 16,173 households (67.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 9.7% of households in Encinitas had an income under $35,000 and 51.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Encinitas has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (37.7% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (8.1% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 547 | 2.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 283 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 717 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 776 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,406 | 5.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,948 | 8.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,089 | 8.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,938 | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,221 | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 9,015 | 37.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 23,939 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 16,903 residents (33.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 37.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.2% of Encinitas residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 43.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Encinitas has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (33.3% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.2% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,147 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,799 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,462 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,505 | 6.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,392 | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,161 | 8.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,390 | 10.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,944 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 16,903 | 33.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 50,703 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Encinitas
| Metric | Encinitas | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.503 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $121,100 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $99,437 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.9% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Encinitas, it is 0.503, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 22% more than women's income in Encinitas, California. Over a 35-year career, a 22% wage gap accumulates to roughly $758,205 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Encinitas, California has narrowed from about 22% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,558 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Encinitas | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 32.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,369 people are unemployed in Encinitas, California.
The average commute time in Encinitas is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Encinitas, California has fallen from 6.4% to 4.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.9% in 2019.
Encinitas has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2023, at 0.8 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 2.3 points in 2011 to 1.0 point in 2024.
Encinitas, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Encinitas, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encinitas, CA | 61,025 | $154,129 #1/2 | 5.8%/yr #1/2 | 4.2% #1/2 | 0.503 #1/2 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 112,376 | $145,720 | 5.1%/yr | 5.4% | 0.523 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Encinitas, California has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it notably better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Encinitas, California.
How Wealthy Is Encinitas, California?
Encinitas has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $154,129, about 55% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Encinitas, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Encinitas, California rose 80%, from $85,462 to $154,129. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +80% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Encinitas in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Encinitas, California was $144,799, up 5% from $137,703 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Encinitas in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Encinitas, California was $119,065. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $154,129.
Is Encinitas, California a high-income area?
Yes. 33% of adults in Encinitas, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 3), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 38% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
Is it hard to find a job in Encinitas, California?
Unemployment in Encinitas, California is only 4.2%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Encinitas, California?
The Gini coefficient in Encinitas is 0.503. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Encinitas, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Encinitas, California has narrowed from about 22% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,558 since 2009.
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