Living in Chula Vista, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chula Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Chula Vista has 276,375 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $108,032 (9% higher than the California median), the median home value is $758,700, the median rent is $2,229/month.
Chula Vista at a glance
- Population
- 276,375
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $108,032State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $758,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,229/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Chula Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Chula Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chula Vista the median home value is $758,700, 128% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,229 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,090 a month in housing costs.
Chula Vista median household income
The median household income in Chula Vista is $108,032 and the income per person is $41,343. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Chula Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90,273
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.20
Chula Vista demographics
- Population
- 276,375
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 85,710
- Foreign-born
- 29.4%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chula Vista ›
Education in Chula Vista
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Chula Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chula Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Chula Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 276,375 | $108,032 | $758,700 | $2,229 |
| Bonita | 12,652 | $118,674 | $962,800 | $2,218 |
| National City | 58,893 | $66,841 | $612,200 | $1,692 |
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| Imperial Beach | 25,764 | $86,111 | $857,000 | $2,011 |
| Lemon Grove | 27,686 | $88,009 | $705,400 | $1,893 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
| Coronado | 19,015 | $134,534 | $2,000,001 | $3,257 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 19,765 | $125,107 | $952,400 | $1,973 |
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What is the median household income in Chula Vista, CA?
The median household income in Chula Vista is $108,032, 9% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chula Vista?
The median home value in Chula Vista is $758,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Chula Vista?
The median gross rent in Chula Vista is $2,229 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Chula Vista, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Chula Vista?
The median age in Chula Vista is 37.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Chula Vista?
The average commute to work in Chula Vista is 29 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chula Vista?
The unemployment rate in Chula Vista is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chula Vista?
33.2% of adults in Chula Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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