Living in Coronado, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coronado · Census data 2020–2024
Coronado has 19,015 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $134,534 (36% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,257/month.
Coronado at a glance
- Population
- 19,015
- Median age
- 42State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $134,534State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,257/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Coronado a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the California median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Coronado
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coronado the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,257 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Coronado median household income
The median household income in Coronado is $134,534 and the income per person is $81,464. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Coronado: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,896
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 26.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.30
Coronado demographics
- Population
- 19,015
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 7,303
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coronado ›
Education in Coronado
65.5% of adults 25 and older in Coronado have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 31.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coronado
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 18.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Coronado vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado | 19,015 | $134,534 | $2,000,001 | $3,257 |
| National City | 58,893 | $66,841 | $612,200 | $1,692 |
| Imperial Beach | 25,764 | $86,111 | $857,000 | $2,011 |
| Chula Vista | 276,375 | $108,032 | $758,700 | $2,229 |
| Lemon Grove | 27,686 | $88,009 | $705,400 | $1,893 |
| Bonita | 12,652 | $118,674 | $962,800 | $2,218 |
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| La Mesa | 60,797 | $95,028 | $812,000 | $2,049 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
More for people moving to Coronado
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What is the median household income in Coronado, CA?
The median household income in Coronado is $134,534, 36% 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 Coronado?
The median home value in Coronado is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Coronado?
The median gross rent in Coronado is $3,257 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Coronado, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the California median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Coronado?
The median age in Coronado is 42 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Coronado?
The average commute to work in Coronado is 18 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coronado?
The unemployment rate in Coronado is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coronado?
65.5% of adults in Coronado 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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