Population 21,062 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bay Terraces
Household size in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.74 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.79 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.67 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.36 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Bay Terraces is a place of big households: 3.36 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bay Terraces is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Bay Terraces (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider San Diego area (10.4%). The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bay Terraces
Renters in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Bay Terraces is about as common as it is nationally: 36.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Diego area (45.4%). Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Bay Terraces: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Bay Terraces has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of San Diego neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Bay Terraces are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Compared with other San Diego neighborhoods, Bay Terraces has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,468 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,453 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,820 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,254 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$786 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bay Terraces costs $2,254 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area overall ($2,468). Rent has climbed $786 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bay Terraces
Bachelor's degrees in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Bay Terraces (28.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bay Terraces is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bay Terraces
| Period | Bay Terraces | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Bay Terraces is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bay Terraces compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Terraces | 3.36 | 41.7 | 12.0% | 36.2% | 4.8% | 1981 | $2,254 | 28.7% | 88.8% | 5.5% |
| Sky Line | 3.52 | 39.1 | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 1968 | $2,109 | 20.5% | 85.2% | 6.2% |
| Jomacha-Lomita | 3.69 | 37.8 | 11.5% | 21.0% | 2.3% | 1966 | $2,486 | 24.7% | 84.9% | 5.0% |
| Paradise Hills | 3.52 | 36.1 | 16.4% | 39.7% | 8.1% | 1972 | $2,246 | 21.8% | 84.7% | 4.2% |
| Alta Vista | 3.71 | 44.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $2,443 | 24.3% | 83.5% | 3.5% |
| Encanto | 3.51 | 36.9 | 20.4% | 34.6% | 2.9% | 1973 | $2,039 | 22.3% | 80.8% | 6.7% |
| Valencia Park | 3.45 | 38.0 | 12.2% | 44.6% | 6.0% | 1970 | $1,890 | 18.6% | 72.3% | 6.3% |
| Emerald Hills | 3.66 | 31.7 | 27.4% | 41.3% | 6.0% | 1965 | $1,784 | 26.5% | 84.5% | 7.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 3.70 | 32.1 | 25.3% | 64.5% | 4.6% | 1976 | $1,824 | 12.1% | 68.5% | 7.5% |
| Bonita Long Canyon | 3.33 | 43.6 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1982 | $2,171 | 49.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Rancho del Rey | 3.21 | 39.9 | 20.8% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 1994 | $2,793 | 44.5% | 93.9% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bay Terraces. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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