Population 17,811 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Valley San Diego
Household size in North Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 2.98 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.48 | 3.03 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.45 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.54 | 2.91 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.07 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Valley San Diego is a place of big households: 3.54 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. North Valley San Diego has the largest households of any Oceanside neighborhood.
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 Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 37.3 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 38.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +3.1 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, North Valley San Diego is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Oceanside's 11 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
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 Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in North Valley San Diego (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.1 points, even as the national share fell. North Valley San Diego has the highest share of single-parent households of any Oceanside neighborhood.
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 Valley San Diego
Renters in North Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 42.7% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 46.8% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 45.4% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 45.0% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in North Valley San Diego rent their homes (31.4%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 29.4% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Oceanside neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in North Valley San Diego are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Oceanside neighborhood has a lower 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 North Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1983 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North Valley San Diego has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Oceanside. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,587 | $1,489 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,660 | $1,599 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,142 | $2,002 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,588 | $2,580 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,002 | +$1,091 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in North Valley San Diego runs $2,588 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,002 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 North Valley San Diego
Bachelor's degrees in North Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 23.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 24.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 30.2% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 35.2% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +11.4 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in North Valley San Diego (29.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 83.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 85.7% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 87.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 87.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in North Valley San Diego never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Oceanside 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 North Valley San Diego
| Period | North Valley San Diego | Oceanside | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Valley San Diego runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only one other Oceanside neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Valley 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 Valley San Diego | 3.54 | 35.7 | 15.0% | 31.4% | 4.0% | 1988 | $2,588 | 29.9% | 81.1% | 4.2% |
| San Luis Rey | 2.88 | 38.0 | 13.7% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 1987 | $2,523 | 28.5% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Guajome | 3.09 | 38.6 | 11.7% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 1989 | $3,150 | 42.3% | 94.1% | 4.7% |
| Ivey Ranch-Rancho del Oro | 2.51 | 37.1 | 9.2% | 47.7% | 6.5% | 1992 | $2,654 | 43.1% | 92.1% | 7.2% |
| Peacock | 2.75 | 34.3 | 13.2% | 64.0% | 2.1% | 1990 | $2,761 | 36.1% | 90.5% | 5.2% |
| East Side Capistrano | 2.90 | 39.4 | 10.6% | 65.5% | 7.4% | 1983 | $2,206 | 28.1% | 79.3% | 8.4% |
| Fire Mountain | 2.61 | 38.3 | 9.7% | 62.7% | 8.6% | 1978 | $2,172 | 33.6% | 88.3% | 7.0% |
| Lake | 2.33 | 50.5 | 4.8% | 40.0% | 8.0% | 1980 | $2,200 | 29.3% | 88.8% | 7.6% |
| Townsite | 2.40 | 40.1 | 7.2% | 72.6% | 19.9% | 1977 | $2,007 | 39.2% | 84.5% | 5.6% |
| South Oceanside | 2.34 | 42.8 | 4.8% | 49.8% | 14.7% | 1965 | $2,502 | 43.9% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Camp Pendleton South | 3.12 | 21.9 | 1.6% | 97.4% | 7.4% | 2000 | $3,021 | 29.1% | 99.5% | 10.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Huntridge, Las Vegas, NV · Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, CA · Overlake, Bellevue, WA · Orangecrest, Riverside, CA · North Creek, Bothell, WA · Merrifield, Fairfax, VA · Melrose, Oakland, CA · Lakeview, Stockton, CA · Lakeshore, San Francisco, CA · Lake View, Paterson, NJ
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 Valley 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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