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Population (year 2000): 89,857, Est. population in July 2004: 91,585 (+1.9% change)
Males: 44,891 (50.0%), Females: 44,966 (50.0%)

Elevation: 340 feet

County: San Diego

Land area: 18.7 square miles

Zip codes: 92083, 92084.

Median resident age: 30.3 years
Median household income: $42,594 (year 2000)
Median house value: $201,600 (year 2000)

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Races in Vista:

  • White Non-Hispanic (49.9%)
  • Hispanic (38.9%)
  • Other race (21.3%)
  • Two or more races (4.8%)
  • Black (4.2%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
  • Filipino (1.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.7%)
  • Japanese (0.6%)
  • Vietnamese (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (12.1%), Irish (8.6%), English (8.3%), Italian (4.3%), United States (3.5%), French (2.7%).
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For population 25 years and over in Vista

  • High school or higher: 75.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Vista city

  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

24.5% Foreign born (19.1% Latin America, 3.0% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +17,537 (+24.2%).


Vista satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Diego, CA (29.4 miles , pop. 1,223,400).

Nearest cities: Lake San Marcos, CA (5.4 miles ), Oceanside, CA (5.9 miles ), San Marcos, CA (6.0 miles ), Carlsbad, CA (6.3 miles ), Bonsall, CA (6.8 miles ), Hidden Meadows, CA (8.4 miles ), Camp Pendleton North, CA (8.9 miles ), Camp Pendleton South, CA (10.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 79 buildings, average cost: $159,000
  • 1997: 174 buildings, average cost: $139,500
  • 1998: 135 buildings, average cost: $178,500
  • 1999: 118 buildings, average cost: $230,800
  • 2000: 158 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2001: 210 buildings, average cost: $256,400
  • 2002: 288 buildings, average cost: $207,500
  • 2003: 81 buildings, average cost: $236,700
  • 2004: 76 buildings, average cost: $273,600

Latitude: 33.19 N, Longitude: 117.24 W

Area code: 760

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Vista, California business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (15.4%), Educational,health and social services (14.7%), Retail trade (12.5%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (11.8%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -6,423 (-7.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 9,901 (25.7%)

 

Crime in Vista by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Murders 16342
    per 100,000 1.16.73.34.52.2
Rapes 3134192330
    per 100,000 34.537.821.125.633.4
Robberies 113104155112122
    per 100,000 125.8115.7172.5124.6135.8
Assaults 269208242257227
    per 100,000 299.4231.5269.3286.0252.6
Burglaries 609537541786835
    per 100,000 677.7597.6602.1874.7929.3
Larceny counts 1,3561,4201,2261,5901,293
    per 100,000 1509.11580.31364.41769.51439.0
Auto thefts 363352366412474
    per 100,000 404.0391.7407.3458.5527.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 329.7) 252.6239.2246.7278.0271.6


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Main business address for: GLACIER WATER SERVICES INC (RETAIL-NONSTORE RETAILERS), PAN PACIFIC RETAIL PROPERTIES INC (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), BW ACQUISITION INC/ NV (RETAIL-NONSTORE RETAILERS), DJ ORTHOPEDICS INC (ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES).


Hospitals/medical centers near Vista:
  • TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 3 miles; OCEANSIDE, CA)
  • SUNLAND HOME CORPORATION (about 10 miles; ENCINITAS, CA)
  • FALLBROOK HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; FALLBROOK, CA)

Political contributions by individuals in Vista, CA

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Vista:
  • MC CLELLAN-PALOMAR (about 6 miles; CARLSBAD, CA; ID: CRQ)
  • SAN DIEGO INTL-LINDBERGH FLD (about 32 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; ID: SAN)
  • NORTH ISLAND NAS /HALSEY FIELD/ (about 36 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; ID: NZY)
Other public-use airports nearest to Vista:
  • OCEANSIDE MUNI (about 8 miles; OCEANSIDE, CA; ID: OKB)
  • FALLBROOK COMMUNITY AIRPARK (about 11 miles; FALLBROOK, CA; ID: L18)
  • RAMONA (about 27 miles; RAMONA, CA; ID: RNM)

Local government website: www.ci.vista.ca.us


Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 18$79,700$53,1333$6,066
Firefighters 78$505,837$77,8212$5,019
Other Government Administration 39$203,584$62,6416$11,258
Fire - Other 3$9,022$36,0881$994
Streets and Highways 41$169,741$49,6801$2,260
Sewerage 25$110,350$52,96816$5,198
Parks and Recreation 44$177,275$48,34784$58,106
Housing and Community Development(Local) 10$47,594$57,1122$2,393
Judicial and Legal 6$43,335$86,6700$0
Other and Unallocable 34$145,918$51,5001$1,778
Totals for Government 298$1,492,356$60,094116$93,074


Colleges/Universities in Vista:
  • MARIC COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 592; Location: 2030 UNIVERSITY DR; Private, for-profit; Website: www.mariccollege.edu)
  • SAN DIEGO GOLF ACADEMY (FT enrollment: 173; Location: 1910 SHADOWRIDGE DR STE 111; Private, for-profit; Website: www.sdgagolf.com)
  • ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 62; Location: 1593 E VISTA WAY STE C; Private, for-profit; Website: www.associatedtechcollege.com)
  • IMI BIBLE COLLEGE SEMINARY (Location: 3325 BUENA CREEK RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: IMIBCS.org; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • NORDSTROM BUSINESS INSTITUTE (Location: 500 W VISTA WAY; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vista:
  • MIRACOSTA COLLEGE (about 3 miles; OCEANSIDE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • PALOMAR COLLEGE (about 6 miles; SAN MARCOS, CA; FT enrollment: 11,046)
  • GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (about 7 miles; CARLSBAD, CA; FT enrollment: 2,479)
  • SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE (about 21 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; FT enrollment: 3,682)
  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; LA JOLLA, CA; FT enrollment: 12,880)
  • SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE (about 28 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; FT enrollment: 10,769)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (about 30 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; FT enrollment: 6,311)
Public high schools in Vista:
  • VISTA HIGH (Students: 3,385; Location: 400 E. BOBIER DR.; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH (Students: 3,212; Location: 1601 LONEHORN DRIVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • ALTA VISTA HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 319; Location: 1575 BONAIR DR.; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • PALOMAR HIGH (INDEP. STUDY) (Students: 131; Location: 1575 BONAIR ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high schools in Vista:
  • TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (Students: 1,047; Location: 302 NORTH EMERALD DRIVE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • WEST COAST BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: 1525 BUENA VISTA DRIVE; Grades: KG - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Vista:
  • GUAJOME PARK ACADEMY CHARTER (Students: 2,125; Location: 2000 NORTH SANTA FE AVE.; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • EAGLES PEAK CHARTER (Students: 1,459; Location: 981 VALE TERRACE DRIVE; Grades: KG - 12)
  • LINCOLN MIDDLE (Students: 1,334; Location: 151 ESCONDIDO AVE.; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • WASHINGTON MIDDLE (Students: 1,333; Location: 740 OLIVE AVE.; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • VISTA ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (Students: 1,199; Location: 600 N. SANTA FE AVE.; Grades: KG - 08)
  • CASITA CTR. (K-5) FOR SCIENCE/MATH/TECH. (Students: 972; Location: 260 CEDAR DR.; Grades: KG - 05)
  • BOBIER ELEMENTARY (Students: 867; Location: 220 W. BOBIER DR.; Grades: KG - 05)
  • BREEZE HILL ELEMENTARY (Students: 827; Location: 1111 MELROSE WAY; Grades: KG - 05)
  • GRAPEVINE ELEMENTARY (Students: 825; Location: 630 GRAPEVINE ROAD; Grades: KG - 05)
  • MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 807; Location: 1720 MONTE VISTA DR.; Grades: KG - 05)
Private primary/middle schools in Vista:
  • ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL (Students: 306; Location: 525 WEST VISTA WAY; Grades: PK - 8)
  • VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 216; Location: 290 N MELROSE DRIVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 195; Location: 700 EAST BOBIER DRIVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • LAMBS OF FAITH LUTHERAN PRESCH (Students: 194; Location: 700 E BOBIER DR; Grades: KG - 8)
  • CHILDRENS PARADISE (Students: 143; Location: 990 VALE TERRACE DR; Grades: PK - KG)
  • MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 96; Location: 1830 ANNA LANE; Grades: PK - 4)
  • CASA MONTESSORI DE VISTA (Students: 31; Location: 1930 SUNSET DR; Grades: 1 - 5)
  • HONOR ACADEMY (Students: 10; Location: 334 MORGAN PL.; Grades: 1 - 5)
  • THE CARING PLACE (Students: 7; Location: 1755 THIBODO RD; Grades: KG - KG)
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Notable locations in Vista: Moonlight Ampitheater (A), Rancho Guajome (B), Green Oaks Ranch (C), Ocean Hills Country Club (D), Sunrise Terrace Campground (E), Shadow Ridge Golf Course (F), North County Regional Center San Diego County Library (G), Vista City Hall (H), Vista Chamber of Commerce (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Vista Gateway Regional Shopping Center (1), Broadway Vista Shopping Center (2), Tri-City Square Shopping Center (3), Melrose Center Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Vista include: All Saints Episcopal Church (A), Grace Presbyterian Church (B), United Pentecostal Church (C), Unity Way Church (D), Emmanuel Baptist Church of Vista (E), Vista Bible Chapel (F), Vista Christian Fellowship Church (G), Faith Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Buena Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Vista include: Civic Center Park (1), Wildwood Park (2), Breeze Hill Park (3), Brengle Terrace City Park (4), Bub Williamson Park (5), Buena Vista Park (6), Cedar Lane City Park (7), Thibodo Park (8), Raintree Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Vista compared to California state average:

    Vista, California environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Strongest AM radio stations in Vista:
  • KCEO (1000 AM; 3 kW; VISTA, CA; Owner: NORTH COUNTY BROADCASTING CORPORATIO)
  • KPRZ (1210 AM; 20 kW; SAN MARCOS, CA; Owner: RADIO 1210, INC.)
  • KFMB (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: MIDWEST TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCBQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: RADIO 1210, INC.)
  • KPLS (830 AM; 50 kW; ORANGE, CA; Owner: CRN LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSDO (1130 AM; 10 kW; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: HI-FAVOR BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKSM (1320 AM; 1 kW; OCEANSIDE, CA; Owner: PALOMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KTNQ (1020 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTNQ-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXTA (1150 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFSD (1450 AM; 1 kW; ESCONDIDO, CA; Owner: NORTH COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KDIS (1110 AM; 50 kW; PASADENA, CA; Owner: ABC,INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vista:
  • KPRI (102.1 FM; ENCINITAS, CA; Owner: COMPASS RADIO OF SAN DIEGO, INC.)
  • KFSD-FM (92.1 FM; ESCONDIDO, CA; Owner: NORTH COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KRTM (88.9 FM; TEMECULA, CA; Owner: PENFOLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWVE (107.9 FM; SAN CLEMENTE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF COSTA MESA)
  • KLQV (102.9 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KPBS-FM (89.5 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KLRD (90.1 FM; YUCAIPA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLVJ (100.1 FM; JULIAN, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGBB (103.3 FM; TEMECULA, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMYT (94.5 FM; TEMECULA, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHTS-FM (93.3 FM; EL CAJON, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K210CL (89.9 FM; LEMON GROVE, CA; Owner: SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KUOR-FM (89.1 FM; REDLANDS, CA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS)
  • KGB-FM (101.5 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSON-FM (97.3 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA)
  • K252BF (98.3 FM; TEMECULA, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBZT (94.9 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA)
  • KLNV (106.5 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KIFM (98.1 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA)
  • KYXY (96.5 FM; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Vista:
  • K26FA (Channel 26; VISTA, CA; Owner: RICK D'AMICO)
  • KHAX-LP (Channel 49; VISTA, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

 

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