Life in Chula Vista research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chula Vista over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chula Vista:
The population in Chula Vista is 276,103.
The median home value in Chula Vista is $809,308.
The median income in Chula Vista is $101,984.
The cost of living in Chula Vista is 139 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chula Vista is $2,035.
The unemployment rate in Chula Vista is 8.8%.
The poverty rate in Chula Vista is 8.8%.
The average high in Chula Vista is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
Crime in Chula Vista summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chula Vista. Key points include:
There were 4,525 total crimes in Chula Vista in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chula Vista is 1,627.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chula Vista is 350.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chula Vista is 1,277.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chula Vista is -29.96% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Chula Vista / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,525 | 1,627.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 975 | 350.7 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 8 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 295 | 106.1 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 639 | 229.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 3,550 | 1,277.1 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 519 | 186.7 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2,035 | 732.1 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 996 | 358.3 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Chula Vista summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chula Vista. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chula Vista is 139 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chula Vista is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chula Vista is $809,308.
The median income in Chula Vista is $101,984.
Living Expense | Chula Vista | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 139 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 103 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 195 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 133 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 114 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in Chula Vista is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Chula Vista |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 73.0 |
Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
The current population in Chula Vista is 276,103. The population has increased 20.2% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 276,103 | 3.6% |
2021 | 266,468 | 0.9% |
2020 | 264,101 | 1.3% |
2019 | 260,598 | 1.3% |
2018 | 257,296 | 1.7% |
2017 | 253,031 | 2.0% |
2016 | 248,048 | 2.3% |
2015 | 242,499 | 2.7% |
2014 | 236,218 | 2.9% |
2013 | 229,614 | - |
16.1% White with 44,353 White residents.
4.9% African American with 13,399 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 215 American Indian residents.
14.9% Asian with 41,232 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 708 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 926 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 9,141 Two Or More residents.
60.2% Hispanic with 166,129 Hispanic residents.
Race | Chula Vista | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 16.1% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 4.9% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 14.9% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 60.2% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Chula Vista is 50.1% female with 138,359 female residents.
Chula Vista is 49.9% male with 137,744 male residents.
Gender | Chula Vista | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.1% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.9% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
6.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chula Vista completed doctorate degree.
Education | Chula Vista | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.1% of households in Chula Vista earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Chula Vista earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Chula Vista earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Chula Vista earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Chula Vista earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Chula Vista earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Chula Vista earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Chula Vista earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Chula Vista earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.6% of households in Chula Vista earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Chula Vista | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 14.6% | 17.9% | 11.4% |