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Del Mar Real Estate

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If you’ve been to Del Mar even once, you’ll understand the reason for the popularity of this seaside community. Noted for its small community charm, magnificent beaches, fair weather, a picturesque town center, and a world renown race track, Del Mar is a dream location for residents and one of California’s most sought after vacation rental destinations.

Two square miles of coastal land presenting breathtaking views over the Pacific make Del Mar a small, coastal town of the San Diego County. Del Mar is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Solana Beach to the north and the City of San Diego to the south and east. Because of coastal Del Mar’s charm with beautiful beaches and its location just a short drive from La Jolla and Sorrento Valley business and research centers, it continues to be one of the most popular areas in San Diego County.

Like so many of San Diego's beach communities, Del Mar started as a tent city for summer beach goers.  The name was coined by Ella Loop and her husband Theodore in 1880 and means "by the sea."  Development was enhanced when the South Coast Land Co. bought land and built the Stratford Inn as a resort hotel.  When the area acquired electricity from the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. in the 1920s, its residential areas began to boom.

The city was incorporated in 1958, and is now home to approximately 6,000 residents.  The beaches are still a big attraction, but the city is also home to the San Diego County Fair, an old-fashioned celebration of agriculture, crafts, gardening, rides and cotton candy. 

In July, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club takes over the fairgrounds for racing season.  The club and the race track were started by Bing Crosby and his friends in the 30s.  The racing season runs until just past Labor Day and attracts top horses and fans. Opening day is a sea of colorful ladies hats attended by everyone in San Diego who can get the afternoon off.

The city is bounded on the south by the Torrey Pines State Reserve.  Here visitors find 2,000 acres of San Diego County preserved to look like it did before San Diego was developed.  Rare Torrey Pine trees, miles of pristine beaches and a lagoon for migrating birds are the major attractions.

There are many boutiques in the downtown shopping area with unique gifts and antiques.  Balloons fly over the area at sunset on most evenings offering a glowing romantic picture for residents and tourists.

Area Statistics

Demographics Details Del Mar
92014 		California National
Population
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 15,912 37,274,313 305,316,813
Population Change Since 1990 3.00% 25.00% 23.00%
Population Density 1,479 228 N/A
Male 7,957 18,651,537 150,510,358
Female 7,954 18,622,776 154,806,455
Never Married 2,734 8,677,018 64,637,695
Married 7,883 14,319,521 127,444,321
Separated 525 2,022,610 12,786,810
Widowed 617 1,605,121 15,653,044
Divorced 1,702 2,748,669 23,462,677
Number of households
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 6,907 12,358,701 113,634,428
Average Household Size 2.00 3.00 3.00
Median Age
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 45.48 33.93 35.89

Income and Jobs Details Del Mar
92014 		California National
Median Household Income
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 $125,402 $59,386 $52,683
Average household Income $217,051 $82,999 $68,953
Per capita income $94,317 $28,446 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $97,033 $49,289 $44,384
Average Total Household Expenditure
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 $127,572 $61,204 $53,788
Sales Tax Rate 7.75% N/A N/A
White Collar Jobs
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 79.49% 78.53% 77.74%
Blue Collar Jobs
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 20.51% 21.47% 22.26%

Ethnicity Details Del Mar
92014 		California National
White 14,574 22,309,044 224,453,567
African American 93 2,254,414 37,869,650
Hispanic 1,622 13,776,689 47,315,892
Native American, Eskimo, Aleut 28 246,114 2,340,063
Asian / Pacific Islander 831 4,735,904 14,030,291
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28 164,967 570,472
Other 357 7,563,870 26,052,770

Education Details Del Mar
92014 		California National
Less than 9th Grade 150 2,478,313 12,483,769
Some High School 151 2,050,552 17,561,471
High School Graduate 968 5,773,092 61,595,298
Some College 1,382 4,645,100 38,173,701
Associate Degree 585 1,863,096 15,535,305
Bachelors Degree 4,098 4,565,703 35,327,843
Graduate Degree 4,849 2,532,639 20,540,943

Climate Details Del Mar
92014 		California National
Average January High Temperature 67.00ºF 55.03ºF N/A
Average January Low Temperature 43.50ºF 35.19ºF N/A
Average July High Temperature 80.80ºF 87.41ºF N/A
Average July Low Temperature 60.90ºF 56.48ºF N/A
Annual Precipitation 11.97 25.51 N/A
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