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Chula Vista, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Chula Vista, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $697,400, county listing prices up about 2.4% over the past year.
Chula Vista, CA is in San Diego County, within the San Diego County region — covering the whole local market here: 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 Chula Vista's median home value at $697,400 (all owner-occupied homes); San Diego County's current median listing price runs $929,000, up about 2.4% over the past year.
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At a glance
Chula Vista market snapshot
Population
275,030
Median Household Income
$105,173
Median Home Value (city)
$697,400
Median Listing Price (San Diego County)
$929,000
Median Gross Rent
$2,122/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.4%
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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. Separately, San Diego County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $929,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA shows a +2.4% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. San Diego County's own annual index shows a 0.66% change in 2025.
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).
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What are home values like in Chula Vista, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Chula Vista's median home value at $697,400. San Diego County's current median listing price runs $929,000, up about 2.4% over the past year.
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 the San Diego County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA shows a +2.4% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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