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92037

La Jolla, CA

Total Population
37,665
Median Household Income
$136,601
Median Home Value
$1,839,900
Median Rent
$2,327

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$136,601
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,839,900
105.2% above state median
Rent
$2,327
100% above state median
Median Age
46.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor La Jolla, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 74.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 46.3 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$136,601
+81.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.24 people

Total Households
16,275
Family Households
49.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
44.1%
#2 Industry
Education
27.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
13.2%
Total Employed Residents:9,067

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.1%
1,164 workers
Public Transit
4.3%
545 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,762
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
17,488 employed
Labor Force
18,743
1,226 unemployed
Median Age
46.3 years
Per Capita Income
$90,214
Poverty Rate
8.5%

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