Living in Chula Vista, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chula Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Chula Vista has 4,746 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $39,271 (50% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $100,700, the median rent is $1,239/month.
Chula Vista at a glance
- Population
- 4,746
- Median age
- 31.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $39,271State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $100,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,239/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Chula Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and October–November.
Cost of living in Chula Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chula Vista the median home value is $100,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Chula Vista median household income
The median household income in Chula Vista is $39,271 and the income per person is $19,303. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Chula Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,636
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.17
Chula Vista demographics
- Population
- 4,746
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 34.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,497
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chula Vista ›
Education in Chula Vista
3.5% of adults 25 and older in Chula Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chula Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
Chula Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 4,746 | $39,271 | $100,700 | $1,239 |
| Rosita | 2,933 | $37,407 | $131,200 | $586 |
| Eidson Road | 9,684 | $33,839 | $100,900 | $819 |
| Eagle Pass | 28,339 | $57,207 | $188,000 | $880 |
| Fabrica | 774 | $49,179 | — | — |
| Siesta Acres | 1,573 | $35,341 | $136,000 | $727 |
| Elm Creek | 3,680 | $52,263 | $170,100 | — |
| Carrizo Springs | 4,723 | $38,659 | $86,700 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Chula Vista: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chula Vista, TX?
The median household income in Chula Vista is $39,271, 50% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chula Vista?
The median home value in Chula Vista is $100,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Chula Vista?
The median gross rent in Chula Vista is $1,239 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Chula Vista, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Chula Vista?
The median age in Chula Vista is 31.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Chula Vista?
The average commute to work in Chula Vista is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chula Vista?
The unemployment rate in Chula Vista is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chula Vista?
3.5% of adults in Chula 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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