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Chula Vista, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Chula Vista, 16% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $108,032 and the median home value is $758,700. Population: about 276,375 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Chula Vista?
In 2025 the Chula Vista Police Department reported 1,015 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.6 per 1,000 people. That is 16% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 11% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 7 murders. Property crime came to 2,915 offenses (10.4 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Compared with 2021, when 943 were reported, the count is up 8%.
| Offense (2025) | Chula Vista count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,015 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 44 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 187 | 0.67 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 777 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,915 | 10.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 347 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,963 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 605 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Chula Vista changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 943 | 3,438 | 10 |
| 2022 | 982 | 3,561 | 8 |
| 2023 | 983 | 3,607 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1,038 | 3,122 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1,015 | 2,915 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Chula Vista Police Department's own reports.
How does Chula Vista compare with California?
Households in Chula Vista have a median income of $108,032 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $758,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,229 a month. About 276,375 people live on 50 square miles of land, roughly 5,568 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Chula Vista | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 276,375 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $108,032 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $758,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,229 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Chula Vista?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Chula Vista. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Eastlake (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Diego County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Chula Vista?
No highway work zones were listed in Chula Vista city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Chula Vista?
Federal school lists place 70 public and 13 private schools within Chula Vista. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Cabrillo National Monument. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Border Field State Park, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Silver Strand State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Chula Vista
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Chula Vista city limits. There are 8 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
31 liquor stores are on the map inside the Chula Vista city limits: 5 Star Market & Liquor (Chula Vista), Al Khamro INC. (Chula Vista), Barons Market (Chula Vista), Bestbev (Chula Vista), Bevmo (Chula Vista), Bobar Liquor #4 (Chula Vista), Bobar Liquor #5 (Chula Vista), Bobar Market & Gas 8 (Chula Vista) and 23 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Chula Vista city limits: Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest (Chula Vista).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Chula Vista?
In 2025, Chula Vista had 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,015 reported), 16% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 10.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Chula Vista?
$108,032 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Chula Vista?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $758,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Chula Vista?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Diego County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
National City, CA (5 mi) · La Mesa, CA (10 mi) · El Cajon, CA (12 mi) · San Diego, CA (15 mi) · Santee, CA (16 mi) · Encinitas, CA (33 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Diego County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Chula Vista city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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