City

Cardiff By The Sea, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥11,764Population
💰$165,063Median HH Income▲ 116% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$1,808,200Median Home Value▲ 549% above avg
🎓78.0%College Grads▲ 101% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 21%Black: 0.4%Asian: 3.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic21.0%
Black0.4%
Asian3.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads78.0% ▲ 101% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (1.1%)
HS Graduate422 (6%)
Some College315 (4.5%)
Associates730 (10.4%)
Bachelors424 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree5,040 (71.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 6%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 71.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad6.0%
Some College4.5%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate71.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.9%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$165,063 ▲ 116% above avg
Median Home Value$1,808,200 ▲ 549% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,955/mo
Total Housing Units4,687
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Cardiff By The Sea is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Cardiff By The Sea is a affluent community. The median household income of $165,063 is more than double the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cardiff By The Sea is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,808,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,955 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cardiff By The Sea is highly educated. 78.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (70.01%).

Cardiff By The Sea, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Cardiff By The Sea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92007 11,764 $165,063 $1,808,200 $2,955 3.4% 78.0% 60.9%

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