Population 9,601 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southcrest
Household size in Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.89 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.38 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.99 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.76 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Southcrest is a place of big households: 3.76 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.89 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few San Diego neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 81.
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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.3, Southcrest is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.9, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and 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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Southcrest (21.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods have 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 Southcrest
Renters in Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.0% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.1% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.9% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Southcrest rent: 68.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly one in five owners (19.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Southcrest: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The San Diego area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Southcrest 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 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $996 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,061 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,259 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,737 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$740 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Southcrest pays $1,737 a month for rent and utilities, 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 $740 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.3% 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 Southcrest
Bachelor's degrees in Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Southcrest: 10.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Southcrest has the lowest share of college graduates of any San Diego neighborhood.
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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +34.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Southcrest never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 34.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Southcrest has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of San Diego neighborhoods.
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 Southcrest
| Period | Southcrest | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Southcrest runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Southcrest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcrest | 3.76 | 32.3 | 21.9% | 68.0% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,737 | 10.4% | 73.8% | 8.5% |
| Mountain View San Diego | 3.52 | 33.2 | 21.7% | 67.5% | 5.0% | 1973 | $1,729 | 15.7% | 65.7% | 10.6% |
| Bario Logan | 3.06 | 30.7 | 13.5% | 76.6% | 18.9% | 1969 | $1,810 | 18.3% | 74.7% | 6.8% |
| Mount Hope | 3.57 | 33.4 | 17.2% | 58.3% | 9.4% | 1966 | $1,896 | 10.7% | 69.4% | 5.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 3.70 | 32.1 | 25.3% | 64.5% | 4.6% | 1976 | $1,824 | 12.1% | 68.5% | 7.5% |
| Grant Hill | 3.07 | 31.9 | 22.6% | 63.1% | 5.8% | 1963 | $1,877 | 20.8% | 65.3% | 10.5% |
| Chollas View | 4.09 | 32.5 | 25.0% | 71.1% | 9.7% | 1964 | $1,888 | 10.6% | 65.6% | 8.7% |
| Valencia Park | 3.45 | 38.0 | 12.2% | 44.6% | 6.0% | 1970 | $1,890 | 18.6% | 72.3% | 6.3% |
| Sherman Heights | 1.95 | 42.2 | 12.9% | 80.6% | 13.3% | 1976 | $1,363 | 23.2% | 79.1% | 22.6% |
| Balboa Park | 2.09 | 34.7 | 6.3% | 74.5% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,102 | 57.0% | 94.4% | 6.8% |
| 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 Southcrest. 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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