Living in Vista, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Vista has 99,114 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $94,975 (4% lower than the California median), the median home value is $762,400, the median rent is $2,249/month.
Vista at a glance
- Population
- 99,114
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $94,975State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $762,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,249/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Vista a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the California median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vista the median home value is $762,400, 129% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,249 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,865 a month in housing costs.
Vista median household income
The median household income in Vista is $94,975 and the income per person is $42,149. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,536
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.99
Vista demographics
- Population
- 99,114
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 32,323
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vista ›
Education in Vista
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Oceanside | 172,242 | $97,737 | $770,300 | $2,303 |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
| Elfin Forest | 592 | $170,938 | $1,950,000 | — |
| Harmony Grove | 2,585 | $227,140 | $1,231,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Vista, CA?
The median household income in Vista is $94,975, 4% lower 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 Vista?
The median home value in Vista is $762,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Vista?
The median gross rent in Vista is $2,249 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Vista, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the California median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Vista?
The median age in Vista is 35.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Vista?
The average commute to work in Vista is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vista?
The unemployment rate in Vista is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vista?
29.3% of adults in Vista 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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