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Vista, California by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Vista, 53% lower than the rate across California (4.3). The median household income is $94,975 and the median home value is $762,400. About 99,114 people live in Vista.
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 Vista?
Vista police recorded 203 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.0 for every 1,000 residents. That is 53% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 38% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. There were also 538 property crimes, a rate of 5.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 43% between 2021 and 2025 (357 to 203).
| Offense (2025) | Vista count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 203 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.03 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 46 | 0.46 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 153 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 538 | 5.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 83 | 0.83 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 360 | 3.6 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 95 | 0.96 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Vista changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 357 | 1,272 | 1 |
| 2022 | 379 | 1,459 | 1 |
| 2023 | 381 | 1,177 | 5 |
| 2024 | 318 | 867 | 2 |
| 2025 | 203 | 538 | 1 |
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 Vista Police Department's own reports.
How does Vista compare with California?
Households in Vista have a median income of $94,975 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $762,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,249 a month. About 99,114 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 5,225 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Vista | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,114 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $94,975 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $762,400 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,249 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 51.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Vista?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Diego County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. 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 Vista?
No highway work zones were listed in 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 Vista?
Federal school lists place 26 public and 9 private schools within Vista. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Cardiff State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Vista
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Vista city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Vista city limits: B & B Liquor & Tobacco (Vista), Beverage House Liquor (Vista), Beverage House Liquor #5 (Vista), Beverage House Liquor 3 (Vista), Bevmo (Vista), Eddies Market (Vista), Emerald Spirits (Vista), Holiday Liquor (Vista) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Vista city limits: Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest (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 Vista?
In 2025, Vista had 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (203 reported), 53% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 5.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Vista?
$94,975 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Vista?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $762,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Vista?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Diego County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. 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
Oceanside, CA (5 mi) · Carlsbad, CA (5 mi) · San Marcos, CA (6 mi) · Encinitas, CA (10 mi) · Escondido, CA (10 mi) · Temecula, CA (22 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 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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