Vista
City in San Diego County, California
Vista is a city in San Diego County, California, with 98,381 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oceanside, 4.6 miles NW.
- 98,381residents (2020 Census)
- 325 ftelevation · 99 m
- 19.0 sq miland area · 49.1 km²
- 5,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 92083main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Vista
Vista (; Spanish for "view") is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. It is a medium-sized city within the San Diego-Carlsbad metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Vista had a population of 98,381. Current data estimates a 2023 population of 99,835.
Vista's sphere of influence also includes portions of unincorporated San Diego County to the north and east, with a county island in the central west. Located just 7 mi (11 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean, it has a Mediterranean climate.
Much of Vista's current territory was once part of the Mexican land grants of Rancho Buena Vista and Rancho Guajome. A post office was established on October 9, 1882, and Vista was incorporated as a city on January 28, 1963, later becoming a charter city on June 13, 2007.
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- Median household income
- $94,975
- Median home value
- $762,400
- Median rent
- $2,249/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Vista had 98,381 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 98,381 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,185 per sq mi (2,002 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vista at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 98,381 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.97 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1895° N, 117.2386° W |
| ZIP codes | 92083, 92010, 92081, 92084 |
| Official website | cityofvista.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0682996 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vista
- Oceanside4.6 mi NW
- Carlsbad5.0 mi SW
- Lake San Marcos5.4 mi S
- San Marcos5.5 mi SE
- Bonsall6.5 mi NE
- Hidden Meadows7.3 mi E
- Elfin Forest8.3 mi SE
- Harmony Grove8.5 mi SE
- Camp Pendleton Mainside9.6 mi NW
- Camp Pendleton South9.6 mi W
- Encinitas9.7 mi S
- Escondido10.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vista
What county is Vista in?
Vista is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Vista, CA?
98,381 people lived in Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vista, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92083. Other ZIP codes: 92010, 92081, 92084.
What is the elevation of Vista?
325 feet (99 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vista?
Oceanside (4.6 mi), Carlsbad (5.0 mi), Lake San Marcos (5.4 mi), San Marcos (5.5 mi), Bonsall (6.5 mi).
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