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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.
In Coronado, about 41% of adults are married.
Unlike most cities, Coronado has proportionately more males than females.
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 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 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.
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.
Coronado strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Coronado to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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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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