Rancho San Diego, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,850 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2627.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.63% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,240 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rancho San Diego grew by 6.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,782 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rancho San Diego has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,444 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.88% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rancho San Diego is about 19% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $875,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,427 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rancho San Diego is about 30.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,427 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rancho San Diego spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,128 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,942 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,172 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rancho San Diego is 28 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
Rancho San Diego has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Rancho San Diego has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rancho San Diego, California.
What is the population of Rancho San Diego, California?
The population of Rancho San Diego, California is 22,850, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rancho San Diego, California?
The population density of Rancho San Diego, California is 2627.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rancho San Diego, California?
The median household income in Rancho San Diego, California is $115,444, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rancho San Diego, California?
The median home price in Rancho San Diego, California is $875,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho San Diego, California?
The unemployment rate in Rancho San Diego, California is 8.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.