Population 15,773 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Household size in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix as they are nationally: 12.6%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the San Diego area overall (10.4%). The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Renters in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,398 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,808 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,402 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,182 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix costs $2,402 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,182 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Bachelor's degrees in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix: 49.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, 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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other California cities, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
| Period | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Diego area as a whole (6.1%). Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 2.80 | 45.6 | 12.6% | 22.8% | 5.9% | 1968 | $2,402 | 49.7% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Spring Valley | 3.18 | 39.1 | 12.5% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 1977 | $2,209 | 31.4% | 90.7% | 9.7% |
| La Mesa | 2.47 | 38.3 | 9.8% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 1968 | $2,134 | 40.9% | 94.6% | 6.1% |
| Rancho San Diego | 2.88 | 45.8 | 4.7% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 1984 | $2,573 | 43.9% | 93.4% | 8.0% |
| La Presa | 3.22 | 37.4 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 1975 | $2,048 | 25.3% | 85.5% | 7.6% |
| El Cajon | 3.01 | 38.1 | 13.0% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 1975 | $2,021 | 25.0% | 85.2% | 9.3% |
| Lemon Grove | 3.25 | 36.6 | 12.8% | 46.9% | 4.7% | 1966 | $2,290 | 20.1% | 89.0% | 6.1% |
| Bostonia | 2.97 | 36.9 | 15.1% | 55.4% | 6.1% | 1975 | $2,300 | 22.8% | 88.8% | 8.4% |
| Santee | 2.81 | 40.5 | 7.8% | 27.7% | 4.2% | 1983 | $2,490 | 35.3% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Bonita | 3.02 | 44.6 | 9.2% | 22.0% | 3.0% | 1979 | $2,075 | 41.9% | 91.4% | 5.6% |
| Lakeside | 3.04 | 39.7 | 12.3% | 31.2% | 5.6% | 1979 | $2,066 | 27.0% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix. 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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