Encinitas, California
City Overview
As of 2007, Encinitas's population is 59,260 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.15 percent.
The median home cost in Encinitas is $1,175,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.97 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Encinitas's cost of living is 103.31% Higher than the U.S. average.
Encinitas public schools spend $5,615 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 22 students per teacher in Encinitas.
The unemployment rate in Encinitas is 2.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Encinitas jobs have Increased by 0.30 percent.
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People
The 2007 Encinitas, CA, population is 59,260. There are 3,094 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Encinitas, CA
The median age is 39.4. The US median is 37.6. 56.18% of people in Encinitas, CA, are married. 11.56% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 23.78% of people are married, with children. 7.07% have children, but are single.
Race in Encinitas, CA
87.33% of people are white, 0.59% are black, 3.21% are asian, 0.42% are native american, and 9.28% claim 'Other'.
14.62% of the people in Encinitas, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 85.38% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Encinitas, CA, is 2.90%, with job growth of 0.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.09%.
Encinitas, CA Taxes
Encinitas, CA,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Encinitas, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $41,794, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $74,920.
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.30% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 18.09% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $41,794 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $74,920 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.88% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 7.36% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 7.43% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.00% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.61% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.46% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.90% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 11.31% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 3.84% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 2.20% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 21.57% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 29.25% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.45% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.42% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.34% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.34% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 4.64% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Encinitas, CA, is $1,175,600. Home appreciation is -1.97% over the last year. The median age of Encinitas, CA, real estate is 27 years.
Encinitas, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 35.03% of the Encinitas, CA, population. 3.94% of houses and apartments in Encinitas, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,175,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -1.97% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 60.77% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.94% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 35.03% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.93 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.66% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.40% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.46% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.38% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.39% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.93% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.68% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.68% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.74% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 11.50% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 34.18% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 18.40% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.81% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.26% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.74% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 25.74% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 31.40% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.09% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.29% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.42% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.24% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 265 physicians per capita in Encinitas, CA. The US average is 170.
Encinitas, CA Health Index
Air quality in Encinitas, CA is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Encinitas, CA is 74 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 71 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Encinitas, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Encinitas, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Encinitas, CA, gets 9 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 38.
On average, there are 263 sunny days per year in Encinitas, CA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 40. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Encinitas, CA, schools spend $5,615 per student. There are 22 pupils per teacher, 4,067 students per librarian, and 5,824 children per counselor in Encinitas, CA schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Encinitas, CA, takes 29 minutes. 76% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 8% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Encinitas, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Encinitas, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Encinitas, CA cost of living is 203.31.
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So many other areas... (read more)Life In Encinitas: Encinitas is right on the coast in northern San Diego County, and really is a beautiful place to live. In recent years, however the cost of homes has skyrocketed out of... (read more)Have an opinion about Encinitas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Encinitas Click Here
Religion
43.71% of the people in Encinitas, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.49% are Catholic; 6.46% are Protestant; 1.68% are LDS; 3.22% are another Christian faith; 2.49% in Encinitas, CA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 43.71% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 29.49% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.46% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.68% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.54% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.58% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.90% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.17% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.31% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.97% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.22% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.49% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.28% | 0.54% |
Voting
46.39% of the people in Encinitas, CA are registered as Democrats. 52.52% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.09%.
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