Chula Vista, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Diego County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Chula Vista based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Chula Vista
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 79Income: 70Home Value: 70Safety: 100Education: 31Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 95

Quick Stats

Population

275,030

2023 ACS

Median Income

$105,173

2023

Median Home Value

$697,400

2023

Median Rent

$2,122

2023

Median Age

37.0

Unemployment

8.8%

Cost of Living Index

189.5

100 = national avg

Chula Vista is a city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 275,030 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Chula Vista is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Chula Vista is $105,173, and the median home value is $697,400. The cost of living index is 189.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,122 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, and the median age is 37.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

275,030

Male

136,066

49.5%

Female

138,964

50.5%

Median Age

37.0

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

21.7%

High School or Higher

35.6%

Foreign Born

29.5%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

41.9%

Avg Household Size

3.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.390

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

32.8%

Foreign Born

29.5%

White
32.8%
Black
5.3%
Asian
14.9%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
29.1%
Other
16.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

60.4%

166,146 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

39.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
153,069 (92.1%)
Puerto Rican
3,045 (1.8%)
Cuban
583 (0.4%)
Dominican
267 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
543 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
903 (0.5%)
Colombian
725 (0.4%)
Honduran
74 (0.0%)
Ecuadorian
382 (0.2%)
Peruvian
615 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
5,953 (3.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,115 (2.7%)
Chinese
2,424 (5.9%)
Filipino
29,320 (71.4%)
Vietnamese
1,146 (2.8%)
Korean
1,847 (4.5%)
Japanese
1,567 (3.8%)
Pakistani
153 (0.4%)
Cambodian
580 (1.4%)
Hmong
42 (0.1%)
Thai
134 (0.3%)
Laotian
250 (0.6%)
Taiwanese
210 (0.5%)
Other Asian
2,268 (5.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
81 (8.9%)
Samoan
229 (25.2%)
Chamorro
392 (43.2%)
Tongan
60 (6.6%)
Fijian
21 (2.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
123 (13.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
12 (0.5%)
Choctaw
27 (1.0%)
Sioux
13 (0.5%)
Other Native American
2,595 (98.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

259,602

English Only

43.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

119,771 speakers

Limited English

18.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
119,771 (46.1%)
Tagalog
15,383 (5.9%)
Other Asian
3,557 (1.4%)
Chinese
1,891 (0.7%)
Other Indo-European
1,726 (0.7%)
Korean
1,572 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
791 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
747 (0.3%)
Arabic
453 (0.2%)
Other Languages
344 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.7%

Limited English Proficiency

18.3%

Spanish
32.8% limited English
Tagalog
24.1% limited English
Other Asian
35.8% limited English
Chinese
55.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
16.8% limited English
Korean
73.7% limited English
Vietnamese
48.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
28.1% limited English
Arabic
28.0% limited English
Other Languages
14.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

16,993

6.2% of population

Disability Rate

48.1%

8,177 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$76,457

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
42.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
45.5%
Vietnam
20.1%
Korea
2.2%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.2%
35-54
40.5%
55-64
19.1%
65-74
17.1%
75+
13.1%

Male Veterans

15,232

89.6%

Female Veterans

1,761

10.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$76,457

Non-Veteran Income

$40,135

Difference

$36,322

90.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

8,177

Without Disability

8,816

Disability Rate

48.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

54,198

#1 Ancestry

German

3.4% (9,283)

#2 Ancestry

English

2.9% (8,097)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

2.9% (7,989)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
3.4%
English
2.9%
Irish
2.9%
Italian
1.8%
American
1.4%
French
0.9%
European
0.8%
Polish
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Swedish
0.4%
Scottish
0.4%
West Indian
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Scotch-Irish
0.3%
British
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Jamaican
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

85,193

Family Households

66,927

78.6%

Married Couples

47,883

56.2%

Non-Family Households

18,266

21.4%

Single Mother Households

13,326

15.6%

Single Father Households

5,718

6.7%

Living Alone

14,172

16.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

55,764

In Married Couple

42,758

76.7%

With Single Mother

9,641

17.3%

With Single Father

3,365

6.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$116,049

Married Couple Income

$135,649

Single Mother Income

$64,954

Single Father Income

$85,833

Avg Family Size

3.2

Avg Non-Family Size

3.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

9,686

Grandparents Responsible

2,210

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$105,173

+44% vs national

Per Capita Income

$40,085

+8% vs national

Poverty Rate

8.4%

-38% vs national

Gini Index

0.4197

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.8%

+69% vs national

SNAP Recipients

10.6%

of households

How Chula Vista Compares

Chula Vista vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Chula Vista is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Chula Vista. The median household income here is $105,173.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.7%
$25-50K
12.8%
$50-75K
12.5%
$75-100K
11.9%
$100-150K
20.8%
$150-200K
15.3%
$200K+
16.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.8%

+16% vs CA avg

Labor Force

144,373

Employed

126,860

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.0

Work from Home

11.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

189.5

100 = national avg

+89.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$83,399

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$197,126

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
280.3
Food
130.4
Transportation
132.7
Healthcare
124.3
Utilities
154.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,459

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,001

per month

The median household income in Chula Vista, CA is $105,173, which is 43.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $40,085. The poverty rate of 8.4% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4197, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 144,373. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 11.7% working from home. About 73.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 189.5, which is 89.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 280.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $83,399 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$825,000

Median List Price

$770,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$464

Days on Market

38

Active Inventory

228

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$821,950

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,927

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

43.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

29.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.6%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
43.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
29.6%
Listings with Price Drops
19.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 2.9%List Price ↓ 1.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

89

New Listings

129

Pending Sales

108

Homes Sold ↓ 38.2%New Listings ↓ 1.5%Pending ↓ 25.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$464

Median List $/SF

$475

Sale $/SF ↓ 4.9%List $/SF ↑ 1.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Chula Vista, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, home prices have risen 762.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA housing market rather than Chula Vista alone.

40yr ↑ 762.1%20yr ↑ 76%10yr ↑ 98.8%5yr ↑ 52.2%2yr ↑ 7.5%Q4 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Chula Vista vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Chula Vista is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$697,400

Median Rent

$2,122

Total Housing Units

90,535

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Owner Occupied

60.2%

Renter Occupied

39.8%

Median Property Tax

$5,911

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,606

Housing Types

Single Family
66.2%
Multi-Family
29.5%
Mobile Home
4.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,911

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

of home value

Median Home Value

$697,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,109

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,911) by the median home value ($697,400). In Chula Vista, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.85%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Chula Vista, CA is $825,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 38 days on the market. 43.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $464. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,927/month. About 60.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 90,535 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,911. The effective tax rate is 0.85%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.76

per 1,000 residents

+45% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.32

per 1,000 residents

-34% vs national

Total Crimes

4,130

2024

Violent Clearance

58%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

+8.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Chula Vista Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Chula Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Chula Vista is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 41.4%Property ↓ 35.0%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Chula Vista police solve 64% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0133.3%
RapeViolent530.1915.1%
RobberyViolent2250.8249.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent7482.7363.5%
BurglaryProperty3681.3414.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,8256.667.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty9083.323.1%

Chula Vista, CA reported 1,029 violent crimes and 3,101 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 residents is 44.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 58% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,825 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 7.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,0293,1013.7611.32
20239723,5843.4612.77
20229823,5603.5312.81
20219433,4363.4212.45
20209163,2573.2911.71
20199043,8163.2813.86
20188353,6113.0413.16
20178083,8832.9814.32
20166964,2542.5815.75
20157054,6192.6617.42

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

8.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

51

Public Assistance

$639.4M

Individual Assistance

$29.3M

Most Common Type

Fire

28 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $628.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storm and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 2024β€”$24.7M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$7.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$484K$6K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$538.8M$4.2M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
West Fire β†’FireJul 2018β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debri… β†’FireJan 2018β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Lilac Fire β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$5.3Mβ€”
Border 3 Fire β†’FireJun 2016β€”β€”
Cocos Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Poinsettia Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Shockey Fire β†’FireSep 2012β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$7.8Mβ€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$40.7M$12K
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Rice Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Witch Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 56 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,438

Total Claims Paid

$46,287,927

Avg Claim Payout

$18,986

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

83

Federal Funding

$27,029,157

Properties Protected

30

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

5.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$3,073,236
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts16$6,616,922
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)8$210,374
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan5$841,689
800.1: Miscellaneous3$3,010,377

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Chula Vista has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 51 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (28 declarations). 2,438 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $639,380,857 in public assistance recovery funding. $29,275,586 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 83 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.6%

9.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.3%

Arthritis

17.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

37.3%

Lack of Support

30.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.9%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Chula Vista has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Paradise Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Paradise Valley Hospital2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Nmc San Diego6.9 miAcute Care - Department of Defenseβ€”Yes
Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr8.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

191,282

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY191,2820

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

139.8K MT

Top Emitter

OTAY LANDFILL

139.8K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
OTAY LANDFILL
Republic Services Inc
Waste139,796

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 139.8K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+8% vs national

Drive Alone

73.3%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

2.4%

+164% vs national

Work From Home

11.7%

+26% vs national

Carpool

9.9%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Chula Vista's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

12

2023

6-Year Avg

13

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231112020
20221619030
20211414070
202078230
201977130
20181919481

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Chula Vista, CA is 25 minutes, which is 8.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 73.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.7% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.9% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 12 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.2%

of households

No Internet

4.4%

of households

Total Households

85,193

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.2%
Cellular Data Plan
91.0%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.0%
No Internet Access
4.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.6%

of households

Tablet

69.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
93.4%
Desktop / Laptop
85.6%
Tablet
69.7%
Smartphone Only
6.7%
No Computer
3.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+77% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+16% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Chula Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

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Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

191,282

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SWEETWATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water191,2820

94.2% of households in Chula Vista have broadband internet access. 82.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 191,282 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Chula Vista is located in San Diego County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Chula Vista.

Election Overview

Source: San Diego County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

841,372

56.9%

GOP Votes

593,270

40.2%

Total Votes

1,477,786

Margin

D+16.8%

Shift from 2020

R+6.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+16.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024841,372593,2701,477,78656.9%40.2%D+16.8
2020964,650600,0941,601,72260.2%37.5%D+22.8
2016567,243386,8071,011,65156.1%38.2%D+17.8

In the 2024 presidential election, San Diego County recorded 1,477,786 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.9% of the vote compared to 40.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+16.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Diego County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Official City Website

Source: chulavistaca.gov

Public Records Request

Source: chulavistaca.gov

Submit a public records request to Chula Vista β€” Uses GovQA portal.

Source: chulavistaca.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

687

Total Assets

$2.4B

Total Income

$2.2B

Per 10K Residents

25.0

nonprofits

-52.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

30

Median Assets

$62K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
151
Education
72
Human Services
57
Recreation & Sports
49
Arts & Culture
40
Youth Development
34
Health Care
26
Animal-Related
18
Philanthropy
18
International
16
Mental Health
11
Housing & Shelter
10
Community Improvement
10
Public Benefit
10
Crime & Legal
7
Environment
6
Public Safety
6
Voluntary Health
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Unknown
4
Employment
3
Civil Rights
3
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
Social Science
1
97.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.4B of $2.4B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Largest Nonprofits in Chula Vista

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CHG FOUNDATIONHealth Care$1.7B$1.8B1994
METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COM ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO CNTY INCHuman Services$177.6M$85.4M1968
CHUCK AND ERNESTINA KREUTZKAMP FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$165.5M$24.5M2017
HAWKING STEAM CHARTER SCHOOLS INCEducation$69.9M$24.3M2015
MAAC HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$67.9M$9.7M2004
SBCS CORPORATIONHuman Services$59.2M$61.1M1972
SBCS QALICBHousing & Shelter$35.2Mβ€”2024
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$24.8M$2.7M1985
OPERATION SAMAHAN INCHealth Care$18.7M$25.7M1974
YOUTH OF VISION ACADEMYEducation$13.5M$6.6M2023
FRIENDS OF SBCSHuman Services$11.0M$146K2024
KIKU GARDENS INCHousing & Shelter$8.2M$357K1979
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOUNDATIONβ€”$5.0M$3.4M2017
DE COLORES FOUNDATIONInternational$3.6M$282K1999
GLOBAL COMMUNITIES OF HOPEHuman Services$2.9M$120K2015
MAAC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$2.9M$4.2M2021
HOWARD GARDER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$2.9M$3.5M2013
ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARDEducation$2.9M$280K2002
ELITE ATHLETE SERVICES LLCRecreation & Sports$2.4M$10.0M2019
SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTERHealth Care$2.4M$6.1M1995
LEONARDO DA VINCI HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$2.3M$4.6M2010
LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTEREnvironment$1.6M$2.2M1997
CHULA VISTA POLICE FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$1.4M$727K2005
OPEN ARMS CHILDCARE MINISTRIESInternational$1.3M$1.2M2007
EASTLAKE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$1.2M$267K1995
REBEL SOCCER LEAGUERecreation & Sports$1.2M$3.6M2001
THE GEORGE G GLENNER ALZHEIMERS FAM ILY CENTERS INCORPORATEDβ€”$1.1M$3.7M1983
BAYVIEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$1.0M$453K1994
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INCβ€”$1.0M$495K1967
GENESIS INTERNATIONAL ORPHANAGE FOUNDATIONInternational$1.0M$804K2001
GLORIA WORLD MISSIONReligion$983K$605K1999
SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRIESHuman Services$822K$422K2014
VICTORIOUS CHILDREN FOSTER FAMILY AGENCYEducation$576K$3.9M2019
NINE GIRLS ASKVoluntary Health$565K$5K2009
SAN DIEGO ELI7E FUTBOL CLUBRecreation & Sports$525K$996K2020
CARLOS J SANCHEZ MD FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$521K$20K2023
SOUTH BAY PIONEERSMental Health$513K$342K1972
SOUTHWEST SPORTS WELLNESS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$483K$195K2012
PJAM INCHousing & Shelter$457K$8K1998
YOUTH UNLIMITED GOSPEL OUTREACHβ€”$403K$3.6M1967
FREDERICKA CLUB INCHousing & Shelter$357K$148K1998
AMIGAS PUNTO COMCrime & Legal$318K$89K2006
RELIGIOUS OF THE INCARNATE WORDReligion$307K$149K1985
ROCK BUILDERS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESReligion$257K$137K2004
FOR THE VILLAGE INCHuman Services$251K$632K2019
CALVERY INTERNATIONAL INCInternational$244K$110K2011
BAJA BOUND MINISTRIES INCReligion$236K$2.3M1998
SAN DIEGO GUILD OF PUPPETRYArts & Culture$232K$64K1994
EL NIDO BIRTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES INCHealth Care$225K$19K2015
ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE INCArts & Culture$198K$225K1993

Chula Vista, CA has 687 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.4B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 151 organizations. 30 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 25.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,506

Total Approved

$525.9M

Jobs Supported

14,570

Per 10K Residents

54.8

SBA loans

-31.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

128

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

198 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

1,272

Total Amount

$397.4M

Avg Loan

$312,447

Median Loan

$121,350

SBA Guaranteed

$296.8M(75%)

Jobs Supported

10,706

50416% of all loans

Loans

234

Total Amount

$128.5M

Avg Loan

$549,209

Median Loan

$409,500

7(a) β€” 84%504 β€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

219

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$96.3M

18% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$439,650

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance196 loans
NAICS 62
$72.2M
Accommodation & Food Services145 loans
NAICS 72
$88.4M
Retail Trade143 loans
NAICS 44
$52.8M
Wholesale Trade136 loans
NAICS 42
$58.8M
Professional & Technical Services122 loans
NAICS 54
$30.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Southern San Diego Property Llc4$8.0M
Co - Production International Inc.2$5.2M
Rerogi Llc1$5.0M
Chula Vista Extended Stay Llc1$4.7M
Ssv Hospitality Llc1$4.5M
Boochcraft1$4.2M
296h Llc1$4.0M
Best Choice Llc1$3.7M
Al International Inc.1$3.6M
Aroga Real Estate Llc1$3.4M

Chula Vista, CA has received 1,506 SBA loans totaling $525.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,272 loans (84% of the total), supporting 10,706 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 234 loans totaling $128.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Chula Vista is U.S. Bank, National Association with 198 loans. That works out to 54.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

35

Total Population

1,159,757

Avg Median Income

-$171,357,693

Avg Home Value

-$170,865,483

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9190217,445$121,727$916,100$2,25211.2
9191077,957$87,705$676,700$1,93012.6
9191184,619$79,334$602,000$1,93112.7
9191357,067$129,412$750,000$2,8639.1
9191417,036$164,398$960,000$3,0766.6
9191535,385$138,283$719,600$2,9157.7
9193225,897$79,071$811,000$1,9144.3
9194133,706$111,607$884,800$2,0678.2
9194527,531$79,381$640,500$1,7694.0
9195057,173$63,858$580,700$1,6007.3
9197762,957$92,407$623,500$1,8979.9
9197810,511$111,506$597,300$2,22611.9
9210148,163$90,477$740,500$2,3515.4
9210239,001$71,319$646,600$1,8554.5
9210334,817$96,887$986,800$2,0203.7
9210446,912$92,862$861,600$1,9253.7
9210571,284$65,174$593,800$1,6875.8
9210824,401$101,704$606,600$2,7314.4
9211349,047$59,177$559,100$1,6084.5
9211464,820$90,171$604,300$1,7418.3
9211564,011$75,178$722,500$1,8756.2
9211631,484$95,775$898,500$1,9033.4
9211818,495$135,056$1,998,900$3,2507.7
921320N/AN/AN/A0.0
92134295N/AN/AN/A0.1
921351,013N/AN/AN/A0.4
921368,774N/AN/AN/A0.9
9213934,780$92,381$598,500$2,1073.6
921402,490N/AN/AN/A0.5
92147172N/AN/AN/A0.1
9215482,832$90,035$606,400$2,14351.5
92155141N/AN/AN/A0.4
9217326,507$65,865$521,800$1,5882.9
921793,034N/AN/AN/A0.3
921820N/AN/AN/A0.2

Chula Vista, CA has 35 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,159,757. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$171,357,693. The average median home value is -$170,865,483. The average median monthly rent is -$171,426,993.

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