Population 3,065 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Miguel Ranch
Household size in San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.55 | 3.27 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.51 | 3.32 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.44 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.49 | 3.30 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
San Miguel Ranch is a place of big households: 3.49 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has larger 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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 38.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +4.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in San Miguel Ranch is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 29.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in San Miguel Ranch than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. San Miguel Ranch has a lower share of single-parent households than most Chula Vista neighborhoods.
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 San Miguel Ranch
Renters in San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 40.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 42.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 41.5% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 40.9% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in San Miguel Ranch own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About one in twelve owners (8.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −5.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.2% of homes in San Miguel Ranch are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few Chula Vista neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 14.
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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1983 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in San Miguel Ranch is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Compared with other Chula Vista neighborhoods, San Miguel Ranch 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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,711 | $1,563 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,590 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,972 | $1,967 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,126 | $2,572 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,415 | +$1,009 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Miguel Ranch costs $3,126 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only two of Chula Vista's 14 neighborhoods have higher 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 San Miguel Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 28.2% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.5% | 29.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.0% | 33.3% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
San Miguel Ranch is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has a higher 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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 82.0% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 81.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 82.5% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 86.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in San Miguel Ranch: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has a higher 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 San Miguel Ranch
| Period | San Miguel Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 11.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in San Miguel Ranch is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in Chula Vista overall (7.6%). 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).
San Miguel Ranch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Ranch | 3.49 | 38.8 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 3.2% | 2003 | $3,126 | 59.0% | 95.6% | 5.4% |
| East Lake | 2.93 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 1988 | $2,894 | 50.0% | 95.1% | 8.6% |
| Rolling Hills Ranch | 3.36 | 43.5 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 2005 | $3,501 | 48.1% | 96.5% | 11.2% |
| Bonita Long Canyon | 3.33 | 43.6 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1982 | $2,171 | 49.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Estlake Greens | 3.45 | 38.8 | 13.1% | 25.0% | 5.8% | 1998 | $2,550 | 47.5% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| Eastlake Trails | 3.08 | 37.6 | 14.0% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 2010 | $2,851 | 52.0% | 90.7% | 2.7% |
| Rancho del Rey | 3.21 | 39.9 | 20.8% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 1994 | $2,793 | 44.5% | 93.9% | 5.4% |
| Eastlake Vistas | 3.36 | 36.1 | 9.5% | 26.3% | 2.5% | 2007 | $2,772 | 52.0% | 93.2% | 5.4% |
| Paseo Ranchoero | 2.94 | 42.9 | 12.3% | 10.9% | 3.7% | 1988 | $3,125 | 40.5% | 88.8% | 5.2% |
| Otay Ranch | 3.56 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 31.0% | 5.3% | 2007 | $2,982 | 45.0% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
| Bay Terraces | 3.36 | 41.7 | 12.0% | 36.2% | 4.8% | 1981 | $2,254 | 28.7% | 88.8% | 5.5% |
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 San Miguel Ranch. 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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