San Diego County

CA · Pop. 47,495 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

San Diego County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 47,495.

$/Acre: $8,056

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 342 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 67.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax8.17%

Cost of Living Index116.9

Median Household Income$79,279

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,056

Median Home Price$583K

Acres for Sale2745

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season342 days

Annual Rainfall14.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,069 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K411

Property Crime /100K310

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate