Living in San Diego, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Diego · Census data 2020–2024
San Diego has 3,675 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $53,174 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $85,600, the median rent is $1,096/month.
San Diego at a glance
- Population
- 3,675
- Median age
- 29.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,174State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $85,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,096/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is San Diego a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in San Diego
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Diego the median home value is $85,600, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
San Diego median household income
The median household income in San Diego is $53,174 and the income per person is $21,740. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Diego: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,736
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 27.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.91
San Diego demographics
- Population
- 3,675
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 36.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,253
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Diego ›
Education in San Diego
12.1% of adults 25 and older in San Diego have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Diego
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.6%
San Diego vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 3,675 | $53,174 | $85,600 | $1,096 |
| Coyote Acres | 977 | $103,750 | — | — |
| Rancho Alegre | 1,337 | $49,202 | $51,100 | — |
| Alice | 17,707 | $48,676 | $131,100 | $934 |
| Ben Bolt | 2,152 | $61,741 | $100,000 | $873 |
| Benavides | 1,470 | $45,216 | $70,600 | $867 |
| South La Paloma | 386 | $42,361 | — | — |
| Agua Dulce | 251 | $48,438 | $85,000 | — |
| Orange Grove | 1,089 | $44,779 | $123,300 | $686 |
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What is the median household income in San Diego, TX?
The median household income in San Diego is $53,174, 32% 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 San Diego?
The median home value in San Diego is $85,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Diego?
The median gross rent in San Diego is $1,096 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is San Diego, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in San Diego?
The median age in San Diego is 29.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Diego?
The average commute to work in San Diego is 32 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Diego?
The unemployment rate in San Diego is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Diego?
12.1% of adults in San Diego 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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