Living in National City
National City is a large place in California, United States, home to 61,060 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 4%, #184 of 4,750), car-free households (top 5%, #167 of 3,933), city lovers (top 6%, #210 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about National City
- The North Pacific Ocean is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 18 km from the city centre.
- The border with Mexico is 14 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 00 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 4:59.
How National City 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 | 41 | #8,193 of 11,898 | #324 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,865 of 9,771 | #297 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 30 | #6,815 of 8,006 | #252 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,789 of 6,237 | #217 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,936 of 9,474 | #436 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,757 of 9,474 | #381 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,771 of 10,762 | #535 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #425 of 4,537 | #47 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #340 of 4,444 | #48 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #360 of 3,053 | #57 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 51 | #6,127 of 7,271 | #433 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #952 of 6,227 | #117 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #167 of 3,933 | #25 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #495 of 2,119 | #60 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #6,259 of 8,006 | #243 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,396 of 12,111 | #408 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #210 of 4,114 | #39 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #738 of 7,271 | #94 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,634 of 9,474 | #252 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 6 | #17,994 of 18,063 | #996 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 | 32 | #5,465 of 16,523 | #612 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,911 of 18,063 | #927 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,045 of 16,523 | #419 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,137 of 21,167 | #171 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 46 | #11,778 of 12,111 | #827 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,556 of 6,413 | #193 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,065 of 12,111 | #115 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #184 of 4,750 | #24 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chula Vista 4 km
- Bonita 7 km
- San Diego (California) 7 km
- Coronado 8 km
- Lemon Grove (California) 10 km
- La Presa 10 km
- Imperial Beach 11 km
- Spring Valley (California) 12 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.