Living in Vista
Vista is a city in California, United States, home to 100,890 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 8%, #448 of 6,227), business owners (top 10%, #1,166 of 12,111), car-free households (top 14%, #528 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vista
- The North Pacific Ocean is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oceanside, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:01.
How Vista 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 | 47 | #6,332 of 11,898 | #193 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,632 of 9,771 | #215 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #5,953 of 8,006 | #118 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,965 of 6,237 | #90 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,768 of 9,474 | #358 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,781 of 9,474 | #311 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,988 of 10,762 | #412 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #836 of 4,537 | #122 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #705 of 4,444 | #116 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #688 of 3,053 | #118 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,775 of 7,271 | #375 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #448 of 6,227 | #49 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #528 of 3,933 | #112 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #1,536 of 2,119 | #221 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,691 of 8,006 | #133 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,272 of 12,111 | #357 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #662 of 4,114 | #125 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,111 of 7,271 | #137 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #2,024 of 9,474 | #203 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #17,657 of 18,063 | #826 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 | 39 | #3,537 of 16,523 | #439 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,883 of 18,063 | #902 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,366 of 16,523 | #281 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #824 of 21,167 | #122 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,229 of 12,111 | #195 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,480 of 6,413 | #261 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,166 of 12,111 | #132 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,217 of 4,750 | #183 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Marcos (California) 10 km
- Carlsbad (California) 11 km
- Oceanside (California) 13 km
- Camp Pendleton South 13 km
- Camp Pendleton North 14 km
- Escondido 17 km
- Encinitas 19 km
- Valley Center (California) 19 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.