Population 12,462 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Chula Vista
Household size in Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 3.27 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 3.32 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 3.30 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Downtown Chula Vista sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Chula Vista as a whole, where it has 3.30 people. Household size has climbed from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 38.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +4.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown Chula Vista is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of Chula Vista. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 14.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Downtown Chula Vista (17.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
Renters in Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.8% | 40.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 42.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 41.5% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 40.9% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Downtown Chula Vista rent: 73.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Downtown Chula Vista has the highest share of renters of any Chula Vista neighborhood.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −5.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Downtown Chula Vista than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Chula Vista's 14 neighborhoods, though, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1983 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Downtown Chula Vista is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has older homes.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $887 | $1,563 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $995 | $1,590 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,214 | $1,967 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,755 | $2,572 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$869 | +$1,009 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Chula Vista costs $1,755 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Chula Vista overall ($2,572). Rents are up $869 a month from 2006–10, a 98% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 28.2% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 29.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 33.3% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Downtown Chula Vista have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 82.0% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 81.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 82.5% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.8% | 86.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Downtown Chula Vista never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Downtown Chula Vista
| Period | Downtown Chula Vista | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Downtown Chula Vista: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Chula Vista neighborhoods have higher unemployment: only two of 14. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Downtown Chula Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chula Vista | 2.68 | 37.7 | 17.0% | 73.8% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,755 | 15.0% | 75.8% | 9.1% |
| Mission Bay | 3.03 | 37.7 | 10.9% | 48.9% | 11.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 36.8% | 87.4% | 6.4% |
| Boal | 3.10 | 36.8 | 13.8% | 52.1% | 13.2% | 1965 | $1,953 | 15.1% | 76.2% | 13.4% |
| Terra Nova | 2.99 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 31.7% | 3.8% | 1980 | $3,175 | 33.3% | 90.5% | 9.1% |
| Lynwood Hills | 3.06 | 39.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 6.8% | 1977 | $2,659 | 32.3% | 88.7% | 3.8% |
| Paradise Hills | 3.52 | 36.1 | 16.4% | 39.7% | 8.1% | 1972 | $2,246 | 21.8% | 84.7% | 4.2% |
| Palm City | 3.40 | 39.2 | 11.4% | 34.2% | 13.7% | 1975 | $2,528 | 15.8% | 77.9% | 6.5% |
| Sunbow | 3.30 | 42.0 | 4.7% | 39.9% | 8.6% | 1996 | $2,892 | 41.7% | 91.4% | 4.7% |
| Southcrest | 3.76 | 32.3 | 21.9% | 68.0% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,737 | 10.4% | 73.8% | 8.5% |
| Egger Highlands | 2.93 | 35.7 | 15.7% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 1975 | $2,089 | 16.6% | 81.5% | 8.5% |
| Alta Vista | 3.71 | 44.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $2,443 | 24.3% | 83.5% | 3.5% |
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 Downtown Chula Vista. 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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