Living in San Diego (California)
San Diego (California) is a city in California, United States, home to 1,404,452 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #4 of 4,114), car-free households (top 1%, #4 of 3,933), digital natives (top 1%, #12 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Diego (California)
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 00 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:00.
How San Diego (California) 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 | 43 | #7,450 of 11,898 | #285 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,604 of 9,771 | #208 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,391 of 8,006 | #201 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,392 of 6,237 | #167 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,716 of 9,474 | #423 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,227 of 9,474 | #348 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,589 of 10,762 | #517 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #21 of 4,537 | #6 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #15 of 4,444 | #5 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #24 of 3,053 | #8 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 51 | #6,010 of 7,271 | #414 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #362 of 6,227 | #39 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #4 of 3,933 | #1 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 85 | #12 of 2,119 | #1 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,860 of 8,006 | #168 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,228 of 12,111 | #335 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #4 of 4,114 | #2 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #194 of 7,271 | #21 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,058 of 9,474 | #210 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 7 | #17,986 of 18,063 | #991 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 | 33 | #5,222 of 16,523 | #595 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,841 of 18,063 | #864 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,365 of 16,523 | #371 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #603 of 21,167 | #88 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #11,682 of 12,111 | #804 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,412 of 6,413 | #177 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #789 of 12,111 | #84 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #12 of 4,750 | #1 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Coronado 4 km
- National City 7 km
- Chula Vista 11 km
- Lemon Grove (California) 13 km
- Bonita 14 km
- La Mesa (California) 14 km
- Imperial Beach 15 km
- La Presa 16 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.