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Living in
Coronado.
The Census tops out at $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Coronado
The Navy presence is significant here—North Island Naval Air Station and the Naval Amphibious Base anchor the economy—but life isn't defined by it; instead, you're living in a small, intimate city of about 20,000 people where you'll actually recognize neighbors at the grocery store, with a median household income around $135,000 that reflects the affluent, established character of the place. The commute to downtown San Diego or beyond averages just 18 minutes, which matters if you work elsewhere, though many residents are already professionals living on substantial household incomes. Weather is reliably mild and semi-arid year-round—no harsh winters or oppressive summers to deal with—and you're genuinely close to outdoor recreation: beaches are literally your neighborhood, Cabrillo National Monument is five miles away, and the natural geography of the Silver Strand tombolo connecting you to the mainland creates a unique peninsula feel that's both separate and accessible.
Coronado at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Coronado: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coronado, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (40.0%), and 12.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
22.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
58.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 60% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Coronado
In Coronado, rent runs 60% above the CA average, and home values are 172% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
54.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
26.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $2,566,591 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Coronado and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Coronado is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coronado Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area
Commute18.1 min avg
How Coronado residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coronado, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coronado runs 13% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
370.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,545.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coronado Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Diego County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Diego County, which includes Coronado, the most common type is high wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Heavy Rain | $110,000 |
| 2024 | 56 | High Wind | $30.9M |
| 2023 | 67 | High Wind | $13,000 |
| 2022 | 92 | High Wind | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 93 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 56 | High Wind | $4.5M |
| 2019 | 69 | High Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 42 | High Wind | $680,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
168 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Diego County, county-wide
Coronado is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Diego County, which includes Coronado, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
67
Good Days
64
per year
Moderate Days
268
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
San Diego County, county-wide
Coronado is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coronado has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 49°F | 1.67" |
| Feb | 66°F | 51°F | 1.94" |
| Mar | 67°F | 53°F | 1.45" |
| Apr | 68°F | 55°F | 0.64" |
| May | 69°F | 59°F | 0.45" |
| Jun | 71°F | 62°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 74°F | 65°F | 0.09" |
| Aug | 77°F | 67°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 77°F | 65°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 75°F | 60°F | 0.59" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 0.78" |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 1.48" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coronado
Coronado has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Nmc San Diego
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 4.3 mi away · San Diego
Paradise Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · National City
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · San Diego
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coronado
Coronado's student/teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 65.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coronado (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 35,377 students · in-state tuition $9,180 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,494 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,614 students · in-state tuition $1,356 · 31% graduate · median earnings $47,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 16,098 students · in-state tuition $1,154 · 23% graduate · median earnings $50,947 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,163 students · in-state tuition $1,332 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,794 students · in-state tuition $13,284 · 46% graduate · median earnings $73,988 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,441 students · in-state tuition $1,154 · 21% graduate · median earnings $44,127 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cabrillo National Monument, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coronado
Coronado has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cabrillo National Monument (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coronado
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Ave., Coronado
Cities Near Coronado
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Coronado?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Coronado FAQ
Is Coronado, California affordable?⌄
Coronado's median rent is $3,257/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,534/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is Coronado, California safe?⌄
Coronado's violent crime rate was 371 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1546 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coronado, California?⌄
Coronado has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coronado, California?⌄
The cost of living in Coronado is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,257/month and median household income is $134,534/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coronado, California?⌄
The average commute in Coronado is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from