San Clemente, 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 | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,748 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3074.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 5.31% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,498 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Clemente grew by 35.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 59,319 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Clemente has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,740 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.07% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Clemente is about 41% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,340,992 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,419 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.4% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Clemente is about 46.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,419 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Clemente spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,585 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 45,047 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,338 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Clemente is 25 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
San Clemente has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Clemente has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Clemente | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Clemente, California.
What is the population of San Clemente, California?
The population of San Clemente, California is 58,748, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Clemente, California?
The population density of San Clemente, California is 3074.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Clemente, California?
The median household income in San Clemente, California is $136,740, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Clemente, California?
The median home price in San Clemente, California is $1,340,992, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Clemente, California?
The unemployment rate in San Clemente, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.