Population 929 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Santa Ysabel
Household size in Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Santa Ysabel average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Diego area overall, where it has 2.86 people. Household size has climbed from 2.38 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.3 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Santa Ysabel skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Santa Ysabel than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. The San Diego area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Santa Ysabel
Renters in Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.4% of households in Santa Ysabel rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 48.5% have no mortgage at all, above 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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.8% of the housing in Santa Ysabel, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Santa Ysabel are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,092 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,139 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,493 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$441 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Santa Ysabel pays $1,493 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider San Diego area ($2,468). The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Santa Ysabel
Bachelor's degrees in Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Santa Ysabel as nationally: 38.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider San Diego area (42.8%).
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Santa Ysabel is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Santa Ysabel
| Period | Santa Ysabel | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Santa Ysabel has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Santa Ysabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ysabel | 2.71 | 50.9 | 10.6% | 24.4% | 28.8% | 1986 | $1,493 | 38.3% | 89.0% | 1.3% |
| Wynola | 2.55 | 50.4 | 10.8% | 31.6% | 35.6% | 1982 | $1,331 | 38.9% | 90.3% | 1.5% |
| Julian | 2.23 | 57.1 | 12.7% | 17.8% | 32.3% | 1987 | $1,673 | 35.3% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Ramona | 3.07 | 41.7 | 9.7% | 22.9% | 5.0% | 1985 | $2,214 | 28.8% | 86.6% | 4.1% |
| Pine Hills | 2.43 | 45.6 | 11.9% | 24.0% | 39.8% | 1987 | $1,776 | 37.8% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| Ranchita | 2.33 | 53.1 | 9.8% | 33.2% | 30.5% | 1982 | $1,335 | 22.5% | 89.6% | 4.1% |
| Palomar Mountain | 2.56 | 60.6 | 8.2% | 14.5% | 19.9% | 1980 | $1,238 | 21.2% | 83.8% | 2.5% |
| Pauma Valley | 2.86 | 46.5 | 8.5% | 15.1% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,582 | 39.8% | 90.1% | 5.7% |
| Valley Center | 3.24 | 43.6 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 1988 | $2,172 | 32.9% | 88.1% | 4.0% |
| Escondido | 2.99 | 39.4 | 11.8% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 1982 | $2,385 | 31.7% | 82.0% | 4.8% |
| Borrego Springs | 1.84 | 62.1 | 8.9% | 29.5% | 43.0% | 1985 | $868 | 30.8% | 87.6% | 6.0% |
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 Santa Ysabel. 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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