Population 28,805 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Park San Diego
Household size in North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Park San Diego is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 1.99, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
North Park San Diego is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.4, even as the national median rose.
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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Park San Diego: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, 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 North Park San Diego
Renters in North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.7% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Park San Diego: 69.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast.
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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Park San Diego: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the San Diego area. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North Park San Diego is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, 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 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,080 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,171 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,562 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,128 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,048 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Park San Diego pays $2,128 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area overall ($2,468). Rents are up $1,048 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 North Park San Diego
Bachelor's degrees in North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Park San Diego: 58.7% 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. The share with a degree has risen 18.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Park San Diego: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 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 North Park San Diego
| Period | North Park San Diego | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Park San Diego is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 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).
North Park San Diego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park San Diego | 1.92 | 36.1 | 6.1% | 69.4% | 7.3% | 1965 | $2,128 | 58.7% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| University Heights | 1.76 | 38.5 | 5.0% | 77.1% | 8.3% | 1974 | $2,044 | 60.2% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| East San Diego | 2.50 | 34.9 | 12.7% | 78.0% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,846 | 28.9% | 78.3% | 5.5% |
| City Heights West | 3.01 | 34.1 | 18.3% | 72.3% | 6.0% | 1970 | $1,782 | 26.8% | 72.5% | 9.8% |
| Normal Heights | 1.95 | 37.6 | 7.3% | 69.6% | 4.6% | 1966 | $2,000 | 52.5% | 93.6% | 3.7% |
| Hillcrest | 1.64 | 39.0 | 4.1% | 70.9% | 6.5% | 1980 | $2,251 | 63.5% | 97.6% | 4.4% |
| Balboa Park | 2.09 | 34.7 | 6.3% | 74.5% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,102 | 57.0% | 94.4% | 6.8% |
| Kensington | 2.25 | 49.3 | 9.8% | 35.6% | 5.1% | 1948 | $2,768 | 71.7% | 98.6% | 8.3% |
| Mission Valley East | 1.86 | 36.9 | 2.0% | 75.7% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,700 | 40.3% | 96.7% | 7.7% |
| Park West | 1.81 | 48.5 | 4.3% | 66.4% | 8.8% | 1968 | $2,143 | 60.1% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| City Heights East | 3.37 | 32.6 | 20.4% | 80.1% | 6.6% | 1973 | $1,792 | 17.7% | 63.3% | 6.5% |
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 North Park San Diego. 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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