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Coronado, CA


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Coronado, California

Coronado, California, in San Diego county, is 2 miles SW of San Diego, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the San Diego metropolitan area. Coronado contains a population of approximately 24,100.

The People and Families of Coronado

In Coronado, about 41% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Coronado has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coronado had a median family income of $82,959. The typical family in Coronado is better off than most in California. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Coronado. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Coronado. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Coronado favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $54,560. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Coronado Housing

Coronado has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Coronado, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in California, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Coronado, 62% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Coronado -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Coronado strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCoronado Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCoronado Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Coronado Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Coronado Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Coronado College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Coronado Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Coronado Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Coronado People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Coronado, CA

Comparing Coronado to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Women77
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime67

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Historic Coronado

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Hotel del Coronado (Coronado Beach) between 1900 and 1920

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Hotel del Coronado (Coronado Beach) between 1900 and 1920

Hotel del Coronado (Coronado Beach) c1900.

Hotel Del Coronado. c1899.

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