City

Solana Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥11,996Population
💰$146,210Median HH Income▲ 92% above avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$1,937,900Median Home Value▲ 595% above avg
🎓76.3%College Grads▲ 97% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 5.1%Other: 7.1%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic12.4%
Black0.8%
Asian5.1%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads76.3% ▲ 97% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma91 (1.1%)
HS Graduate843 (9.7%)
Some College279 (3.2%)
Associates835 (9.6%)
Bachelors484 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree6,121 (70.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 9.7%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 70.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad9.7%
Some College3.2%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate70.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$146,210 ▲ 92% above avg
Median Home Value$1,937,900 ▲ 595% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,996/mo
Total Housing Units5,994
Vacant Units894

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Solana Beach, CA

Solana Beach is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,996 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Solana Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,210 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Solana Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,937,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,996 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Solana Beach is highly educated. 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.32%).

Solana Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Solana Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92075 11,996 $146,210 $1,937,900 $2,996 2.6% 76.3% 67.5%