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Del Mar
  • Suburb of San Diego, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Del Mar is a suburb of San Diego with a population of 4,008. Del Mar is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Del Mar offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Del Mar there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Del Mar and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Del Mar are highly rated.

About

About Del Mar...
Population
4,008

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,952
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Del Mar Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    115.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    69.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    484.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    922.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    230.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    6%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    3%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    8%
  • 45-54 years
    19%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    30%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    46%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Del Mar

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$157,708
National
$69,021

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