Living in Encinitas
Encinitas is a large place in California, United States, home to 62,930 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #1,227 of 16,523), business owners (top 19%, #2,201 of 12,111), retired couples (top 20%, #1,851 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Encinitas
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 26 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 58 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:01.
How Encinitas ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,557 of 11,898 | #209 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 18 | #9,125 of 9,771 | #404 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,592 of 8,006 | #232 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,620 of 6,237 | #201 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,851 of 9,474 | #207 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,480 of 9,474 | #193 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,120 of 10,762 | #266 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #2,380 of 4,537 | #311 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #2,324 of 4,444 | #318 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #1,656 of 3,053 | #279 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,954 of 7,271 | #258 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,836 of 6,227 | #340 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #2,034 of 3,933 | #308 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #1,760 of 2,119 | #239 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,598 of 8,006 | #308 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,437 of 12,111 | #434 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,069 of 4,114 | #309 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,815 of 7,271 | #233 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #2,038 of 9,474 | #207 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #16,680 of 18,063 | #521 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #1,227 of 16,523 | #137 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,607 of 18,063 | #739 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,087 of 16,523 | #245 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,409 of 21,167 | #293 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,448 of 12,111 | #751 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,691 of 6,413 | #113 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,201 of 12,111 | #223 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #2,743 of 4,750 | #351 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Solana Beach 5 km
- Carlsbad (California) 15 km
- San Marcos (California) 17 km
- Vista 19 km
- Oceanside (California) 19 km
- Escondido 21 km
- Camp Pendleton South 23 km
- Poway 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.