Living in Encinitas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Encinitas · Census data 2020–2024
Encinitas has 61,480 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $162,229 (64% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,646,800, the median rent is $2,886/month.
Encinitas at a glance
- Population
- 61,480
- Median age
- 43.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $162,229State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,646,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,886/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Encinitas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 124% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Encinitas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Encinitas the median home value is $1,646,800, 395% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,886 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Encinitas median household income
The median household income in Encinitas is $162,229 and the income per person is $84,594. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Encinitas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,230
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.54
Encinitas demographics
- Population
- 61,480
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 23,927
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Encinitas ›
Education in Encinitas
67.7% of adults 25 and older in Encinitas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Encinitas
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Encinitas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encinitas | 61,480 | $162,229 | $1,646,800 | $2,886 |
| Solana Beach | 12,823 | $152,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,212 |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 2,260 | $175,792 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Elfin Forest | 592 | $170,938 | $1,950,000 | — |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 2,703 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Del Mar | 3,903 | $199,152 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
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What is the median household income in Encinitas, CA?
The median household income in Encinitas is $162,229, 64% 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 Encinitas?
The median home value in Encinitas is $1,646,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Encinitas?
The median gross rent in Encinitas is $2,886 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Encinitas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 124% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Encinitas?
The median age in Encinitas is 43.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Encinitas?
The average commute to work in Encinitas is 25 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Encinitas?
The unemployment rate in Encinitas is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Encinitas?
67.7% of adults in Encinitas 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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