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Vista Unified School District
Vista Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 153,302. The median household income is $102,247 and the median age is 37.5.
153,302
Population
3966
People / sq mi
$102,247
Median Income
37.5
Median Age
Vista Unified School District covers 39 sq mi of land at 3965.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$102,247
Median Household Income
$44,110
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$788,200
Median Home Value
$2,335
Median Rent
62.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.4%
High School+
32.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Unified School District serves a community with a population of 153,302 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Vista Unified School District is $102,247, with a per capita income of $44,110. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Vista Unified School District is 45.8% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 31.9% Asian, and 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Vista Unified School District, 85.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Vista Unified School District is $788,200, with a median rent of $2,335. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
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Data for Vista Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0641190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.