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San Diego, California

city · San Diego County

At a glance

1,389,526
Population
$906,700
Median home value (all homes)
199% above U.S. median
$994,682
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,313/mo
Median rent
72% above U.S. median
$108,077
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
40.22%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 160 — 60% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing217% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities8% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost26% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates51%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of San Diego Economic Development
The Economic Development Department leads the City's efforts in airport management, community and business engagement, cultural affairs, real estate services and strategic partnerships.
city San Diego North Eco Dev Council
Regional economic development organization for North County San Diego, providing business assistance, incentives, data/research, workforce resources, and connections between business, education, and local governments.
city San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp
San Diego Regional EDC is a nonprofit organization that works directly with companies free of charge to help grow the region's economy, offering services ranging from site selection to permitting, export consulting, and talent pipeline development.
county East County Economic Development Council
At the San Diego East County Economic Development Council, we strive to cultivate an innovative and sustainable region by bridging the gap between industry, education, government, and infrastructure. Our job is to convene these disparate groups in order to craft an economic base that expands existing business, promotes new economic opportunities, and drives forward the initiatives of our stakeholders.
county South County Economic Development Council
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region. It aims to improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image, and quality of life and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s desirability as a place to live, work, and dream.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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