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San Diego, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in San Diego was 3.7 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 14% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $108,077 and the median home value is $906,700. Population: about 1,389,526 (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 San Diego?
San Diego's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 5,247 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 14% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 14% higher than the national rate (3.3). 24 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 21,691 offenses (15.4 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Compared with 2021, when 5,790 were reported, the count is down 9%.
| Offense (2025) | San Diego count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,247 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 330 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 818 | 0.58 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,075 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 21,691 | 15.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,050 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,447 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,194 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Diego changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,790 | 27,732 | 66 |
| 2022 | 5,977 | 25,184 | 53 |
| 2023 | 5,856 | 25,096 | 42 |
| 2024 | 5,748 | 23,379 | 37 |
| 2025 | 5,247 | 21,691 | 24 |
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 San Diego Police Department's own reports.
How does San Diego compare with California?
Households in San Diego have a median income of $108,077 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $906,700, and half of renters pay more than $2,313 a month. About 1,389,526 people live on 326 square miles of land, roughly 4,261 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Diego | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,389,526 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $108,077 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $906,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,313 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 51.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.3% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Diego?
San Diego has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Miramar (165 ft) and Savage (149 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. 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 San Diego?
No highway work zones were listed in San Diego 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 San Diego?
Inside the city limits there are 298 public schools (2024-25) and 73 private schools (2023-24). 25 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Cabrillo National Monument. 12 state parks or recreation areas: Border Field State Park, Cardiff State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Leucadia State Beach and Moonlight State Beach and 7 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Diego
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the San Diego city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: California Storage Solutions (San Diego), Coastal Kinetics LLC (San Diego), Hillcrest Pawnbrokers (San Diego), Royal Loan (San Diego), San Diego Guns (San Diego), Southern California Gun (San Diego), Strategic Operations INC (San Diego), The Gun Range San Diego (San Diego) and 2 more.
Liquor stores
197 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Diego city limits: 100 Proof Liquor (San Diego), 7 Eleven 39178 (San Diego), Abbott Street Market (San Diego), ABC Liquor (San Diego), Ace Liquor (San Diego), Adams Wine & Spirits (San Diego), Anchor Liquor (San Diego), Anderson's Market Liquor & Deli (San Diego) and 189 more.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the San Diego city limits: Planned Parenthood (San Diego), Planned Parenthood - College Avenue Sarah Weddington Health Center (San Diego), Planned Parenthood First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center (San Diego) and Planned Parenthood Pacific Southwest (San Diego).
See them on the map: gun shops · 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 San Diego?
In 2025, San Diego had 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,247 reported), 14% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Diego?
$108,077 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in San Diego?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $906,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Diego?
San Diego County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
La Mesa, CA (7 mi) · Santee, CA (9 mi) · El Cajon, CA (10 mi) · National City, CA (11 mi) · Chula Vista, CA (15 mi) · Encinitas, CA (18 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 San Diego 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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