Chula Vista, California

Growing California city with expanding opportunities

Pacific San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62

D-

out of 100

Overview

Chula Vista is a California city with a population of approximately 274K, part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $847,037. Median household income is $101,984.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 274K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $847,037 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $101,984 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.1 minutes
  • Part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

274,333

Source: Census ACS

$847,037

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$101,984

Source: Census ACS

29.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

159 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Diego County (county-level results)

57%
40%
Democrat 841,372
Republican 593,270
Leans D+16.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 24.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 33.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 46/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62

Location

Chula Vista, CA (32.6400, -117.0833)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.