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San Diego Country Estates.
San Diego Country Estates is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in San Diego Country Estates
San Diego Country Estates is a community of 10,142 people in California. The median household income is $145,479, median rent runs about $2,851 per month, and median home values are around $810,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
San Diego Country Estates at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Diego Country Estates: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Diego Country Estates, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.4%), and 16.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.1%
of households
Married Couples
69.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
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 40% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Diego Country Estates
In San Diego Country Estates, rent runs 40% above the CA average, and home values are 10% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
6.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,033
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Diego Country Estates and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Diego County, which includes San Diego Country Estates, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
San Diego Country Estates: San Diego County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Diego County (county-wide) · Annual averages
San Diego Country Estates is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What San Diego Country Estates 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
Commute38.6 min avg
How San Diego Country Estates residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Diego Country Estates, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 24% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, which covers San Diego Country Estates, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
315.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Diego County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 San Diego Country Estates, 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.
240 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Diego County, county-wide
San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates, 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
San Diego Country Estates is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Diego Country Estates has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
75
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 38°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 68°F | 39°F | 3.46" |
| Mar | 69°F | 41°F | 2.72" |
| Apr | 73°F | 43°F | 1.09" |
| May | 77°F | 49°F | 0.44" |
| Jun | 85°F | 52°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 90°F | 57°F | 0.05" |
| Aug | 92°F | 59°F | 0.08" |
| Sep | 90°F | 55°F | 0.18" |
| Oct | 82°F | 49°F | 0.54" |
| Nov | 74°F | 43°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 67°F | 37°F | 1.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Diego Country Estates
Uninsured
0.7%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Diego Country Estates
San Diego Country Estates's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cabrillo National Monument, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Diego Country Estates
San Diego Country Estates has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cabrillo National Monument (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
65 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
83 mi awayCities Near San Diego Country Estates
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to San Diego Country Estates?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
San Diego Country Estates FAQ
Is San Diego Country Estates, California affordable?⌄
San Diego Country Estates's median rent is $2,851/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $145,479/year. Median home value is $810,300.
Is San Diego Country Estates, California safe?⌄
San Diego Country Estates is policed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 315 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Diego Country Estates, California?⌄
San Diego County, which includes San Diego Country Estates, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Diego Country Estates, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Diego Country Estates is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,851/month and median household income is $145,479/year. The median home value is $810,300. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Diego Country Estates, California?⌄
The average commute in San Diego Country Estates is 39 minutes, which is significantly longer 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