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National City, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, National City had 6.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 47% higher than the California rate (4.3). Its median household earns $66,841 and the median home value is $612,200. Population: about 58,893 (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 National City?
The FBI's 2025 figures put National City at 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (368 in all). For comparison, that is 47% higher than the California rate (4.3) and 95% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 3. There were also 969 property crimes, a rate of 16.8 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.1 per 1,000, about 2.1 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 418 were reported, the count is down 12%.
| Offense (2025) | National City count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 368 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 96 | 1.7 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 254 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 969 | 16.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 73 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 657 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 239 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in National City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 418 | 1,329 | 4 |
| 2022 | 340 | 1,245 | 8 |
| 2023 | 365 | 1,164 | 1 |
| 2024 | 386 | 1,080 | 4 |
| 2025 | 368 | 969 | 3 |
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 National City Police Department's own reports.
How does National City compare with California?
Households in National City have a median income of $66,841 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $612,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,692 a month. About 58,893 people live on 7 square miles of land, roughly 8,015 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | National City | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,893 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,841 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $612,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 34.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in National City?
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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 National City?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in National City city limits on October 11, 2026. 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 National City?
Inside the city limits there are 16 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24). 5 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 National City
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the National City city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the National City city limits: Bottles & More Liquor (National City), Hi Bev Liquor (National City), Imperial Liquor (National City), Keg N Bottle National City (National City), King's Liquor & Deli (National City), La Casa Liquor (National City), Liquor Bottle The (National City), Manolo 2 (National City) and 6 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the National City city limits on the map.
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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 National City?
In 2025, National City had 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (368 reported), 47% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 16.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in National City?
$66,841 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in National City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $612,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect National City?
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Chula Vista, CA (5 mi) · La Mesa, CA (8 mi) · San Diego, CA (11 mi) · El Cajon, CA (12 mi) · Santee, CA (15 mi) · Encinitas, CA (28 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 National City 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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