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Chula Vista, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chula Vista, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $697,400, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Chula Vista houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 0613392
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Chula Vista, CA is a city in San Diego County, California — this guide covers houses in Chula Vista and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 275,030, with a median household income of $105,173. Census data puts the median value of houses in Chula Vista at $697,400.
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At a glance
Chula Vista market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
275,030
County
San Diego County
Map pin
32.62767, -117.01517
Census GEOID
0613392
Land area
49.64 sq mi
Median Household Income
$105,173
Median Home Value (city)
$697,400
Median Gross Rent
$2,122/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Chula Vista as a city in San Diego County, California.
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chula Vista's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $697,400.
Population & Income
Chula Vista has an estimated population of 275,030 and a median household income of $105,173, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chula Vista's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Chula Vista
County guide: San Diego County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chula Vista.
USAHouses.com also lists other San Diego County places in California. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Bonita, National City, La Presa, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Coronado, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix.
Bonita market data
Nearby city · ~3.2 mi
National City market data
Nearby city · ~5.5 mi
La Presa market data
Nearby city · ~5.9 mi
Imperial Beach market data
Nearby city · ~7.1 mi
Lemon Grove market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Spring Valley market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Coronado market data
Nearby city · ~8.5 mi
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix market data
Nearby city · ~9.8 mi
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What are houses worth in Chula Vista, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chula Vista at $697,400.
How much do houses cost in Chula Vista, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Chula Vista, Census ACS data shows a median value of $697,400. Active listing prices in San Diego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chula Vista, CA?
Chula Vista houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Diego County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What kind of place is Chula Vista, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Chula Vista as a city in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Chula Vista, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chula Vista's population at approximately 275,030.
What's the median rent in Chula Vista, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chula Vista at approximately $2,122 per month.
What is the median household income in Chula Vista, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chula Vista at approximately $105,173.
Is Chula Vista, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chula Vista's median home value at about 6.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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Places around Chula Vista
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as Chula Vista.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Bonita (~3.2 mi, San Diego County)
- National City (~5.5 mi, San Diego County)
- La Presa (~5.9 mi, San Diego County)
- Imperial Beach (~7.1 mi, San Diego County)
- Lemon Grove (~7.4 mi, San Diego County)
- Spring Valley (~7.4 mi, San Diego County)
- Coronado (~8.5 mi, San Diego County)
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (~9.8 mi, San Diego County)
- La Mesa (~9.8 mi, San Diego County)
- Jamul (~10.5 mi, San Diego County)
- Rancho San Diego (~10.8 mi, San Diego County)
- El Cajon (~12.4 mi, San Diego County)
- Granite Hills (~13.7 mi, San Diego County)
- Bostonia (~13.9 mi, San Diego County)
- Crest (~14.7 mi, San Diego County)
- San Diego (~14.7 mi, San Diego County)
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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- Sunbow — Lennar · Chula Vista, California · ~1.4 mi · $554,900
- Anden at Escaya — Lennar · Chula Vista, California · ~2.5 mi · $704,900
- Cota Vera — Lennar · Chula Vista, California · ~2.8 mi · $613,900
- Stella at Nova 360 — Tri Pointe Homes · San Diego, California · ~2.9 mi
- Halo at Nova 360 — Tri Pointe Homes · San Diego, California · ~2.9 mi
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