Living in Del Mar, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Del Mar · Census data 2020–2024
Del Mar has 3,903 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $199,152 (101% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Del Mar at a glance
- Population
- 3,903
- Median age
- 55.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $199,152State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Del Mar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Del Mar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Mar the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Del Mar median household income
The median household income in Del Mar is $199,152 and the income per person is $134,263. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Del Mar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,550
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.10
Del Mar demographics
- Population
- 3,903
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 1,855
- Foreign-born
- 19.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Del Mar ›
Education in Del Mar
86.4% of adults 25 and older in Del Mar have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 46.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Del Mar
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 49%
- Drive alone
- 47.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Del Mar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar | 3,903 | $199,152 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Solana Beach | 12,823 | $152,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,212 |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 2,703 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 2,260 | $175,792 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Encinitas | 61,480 | $162,229 | $1,646,800 | $2,886 |
| Elfin Forest | 592 | $170,938 | $1,950,000 | — |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Harmony Grove | 2,585 | $227,140 | $1,231,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Del Mar, CA?
The median household income in Del Mar is $199,152, 101% 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 Del Mar?
The median home value in Del Mar is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Del Mar?
The median gross rent in Del Mar is $3,501 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Del Mar, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Del Mar?
The median age in Del Mar is 55.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Del Mar?
The average commute to work in Del Mar is 22 minutes; 49% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Del Mar?
The unemployment rate in Del Mar is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Del Mar?
86.4% of adults in Del Mar 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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