Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
La Jolla
La Jolla, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,807
Population
56,401
Renter Mix
42% Rent
You’ll be dazzled by this jewel of a city
Coast
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Beaches
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University
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Outdoor Living
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La Jolla, a coastal community in San Diego, combines natural beauty with coastal living. This "Jewel by the Sea" features seven miles of coastline where beaches meet dramatic cliffs. Housing options range from oceanfront properties to homes in the Village area, with current rental trends showing average one-bedroom apartments at $2,710 and two-bedrooms at $3,356. Two-bedroom rates have decreased 3.9% over the past year.
The Village serves as La Jolla's central hub, offering shopping, dining, and cultural destinations including the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the La Jolla Playhouse. The University of California San Diego campus, along with research centers like the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Salk Institute, contribute to the area's academic atmosphere. Outdoor activities abound, from beach activities at La Jolla Shores to trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The Children's Pool, constructed in 1931 through Ellen Browning Scripps' philanthropy, has evolved from its original purpose as a swimming area to become a protected space where visitors can observe harbor seals.
Explore the City
There are tons of shops to explore in La Jolla.
La Jolla Shores offers pristine beaches for locals and visitors.
Take in scenery at the coast of La Jolla Shores at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Ellen Browning Scripps, featuring La Jolla Cove, is an iconic landmark in San Diego.
The La Jolla Country Club hosts golfers and events north of The Village.
Swimmers love the coves in La Jolla.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$129,064
Average: $158,376
Education
29,620
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,220
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Jolla has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in La Jolla, CA is $2,206 for a studio, $2,828 for one bedroom, $3,675 for two bedrooms, and $4,107 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Jolla has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,828/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$17,717/month
2,814 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,889/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,044/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Jolla, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Rose Canyon Open Space Park
- Sunny Jim Cave
- La Jolla Cove Beach
- Marian Bear Memorial Park
Airports
- San Diego International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.