Crest

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Aerial view of Crest, California
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Crest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 2,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granite Hills, 2.2 miles W.

About Crest

Crest is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The community developed during the 1920s as a cabin subdivision known as Suncrest and was heavily affected by the Laguna Fire of 1970 and the Cedar Fire of 2003. The CDP had a population of 2,828 at the 2020 census, up from 2,593 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Crest

Median household income
$110,000
Median home value
$724,500
Median rent
$1,196/mo
Median age
43.8
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Crest, CA population

Crest had 2,828 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,828
Density433 per sq mi (167 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Crest at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,828 (2020)
Land area6.53 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates32.8000° N, 116.8671° W
ZIP codes92019, 92021
Census code (GEOID)0617106

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Crest

What county is Crest in?

Crest is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of Crest, CA?

2,828 people lived in Crest at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Crest, CA?

The main ZIP code is 92019. Other ZIP codes: 92021.

What is the elevation of Crest?

1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Crest?

Granite Hills (2.2 mi), Harbison Canyon (2.5 mi), Rancho San Diego (4.0 mi), Winter Gardens (4.3 mi), Lakeside (4.5 mi).

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