In San Diego, California, the median home price is $940,986, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $106,268; the population is 3,288,774; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 375.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
San Diego at a glance
Population
3,288,774
Median Household Income
$106,268
Typical Home Value
$940,986
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
375.6
Avg Commute Time
25.5
About San Diego
San Diego has a population of 3,288,774. The median home value is $940,986, 9% above the California median. Median household income is $106,268 (7% above the California median). The most populated towns are San Diego, Oceanside-Escondido, and Fallbrook.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in San Diego
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in California
Every county in California, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
San Diego at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of San Diego?
- San Diego has a population of 3,288,774 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in San Diego?
- The median home value in San Diego is $940,986. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in San Diego?
- Median household income in San Diego is $106,268 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is San Diego in?
- San Diego is in California.
- How many towns are in San Diego?
- San Diego contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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