Primary sources for Vista, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Vista, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Vista, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Vista, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Vista, CA
Electricity rates in Vista, California
Vista, CA ranks 34 of 263 California cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (11 since 2015). Vista, California has 98,646 residents in 31,321 households; 32.6% heat with electricity.
In Vista, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. How to compare.
Vista on the map
San Diego County, with Vista marked
Outage risk around Vista
Vista, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 11 wind and 0 tornado, 11.2 per 100,000 residents of 98,646. Top gust near Vista, CA: 56 knots, 64 mph. Damage near Vista, CA: $173K.
Reports within 15 miles of Vista, CA
wind and tornado reports, Vista, CA
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| Vista, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA, 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Vista, CA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vista, CA, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vista, CA, 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Who supplies Vista
San Diego County lists 4 utilities for Vista, CA (98,646 residents): homes pay 17.91 to 32.47 cents per kWh, about $90 to $163 a month at 503 kWh, 1.2% to 2.1% of the $91,854 Vista median income. San Diego County page.
Facts about Vista
- Residents of Vista, CA, ACS 2023
- 98,64677 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Vista, CA
- $91,854153 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Vista, CA
- 31,3213.15 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Vista, CA
- 49.2%15,398 owners and 15,923 renter households
- Housing units in Vista, CA
- 32,5891,268 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Vista, CA
- 32.6%10,215 of 31,321 homes
- Land area of Vista, CA
- 18.7 sq mi5,262.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Vista, CA
- 1.2% to 2.1%at 503 kWh a month over the $91,854 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Vista, CA
- 11NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 11.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Vista, CA
- 198412,463 of 32,589 homes (38.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Vista, CA
- $674,400$2,148 gross rent a month, 3.82% of value a year
Housing and heating in Vista
Vista, CA: 12,463 of 32,589 homes were built before 1980 and 4,403 in 2000 or later. Vista, CA has 15,931 detached houses, 10,311 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,926 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Vista, CA
% of homes by decade built, Vista, CA
- 1pre-40
- 240s
- 750s
- 1160s
- 1870s
- 3080s
- 1990s
- 600s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Vista, CA
| Vista, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA, median year built | 1984 | 1980 | +4 years | 72 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, built before 1980 | 38.2% | 50.6% | -12.3 points | 202 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, built 2000 or later | 13.5% | 19.3% | -5.8 points | 142 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, detached houses | 48.9% | 50.3% | -1.4 points | 209 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 31.6% | 29.4% | +2.2 points | 38 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, mobile homes | 5.9% | 3.5% | +2.4 points | 43 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, renter households | 50.8% | 45.5% | +5.3 points | 55 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, median home value | $674,400 | $791,600 | -$117,200 | 133 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,148 | $2,154 | -$6 | 109 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, people per household | 3.07 | 2.74 | +0.33 | 107 of 263 |
Cost of living with electricity in Vista
Vista, CA: 31,321 households at $1,407 a year per home for electricity (San Diego County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $44.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,811 a year per household.
| Group in Vista, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Vista, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA, all households | 31,321 | $1,407 | $44.1 million | 1.53% |
| Vista, CA, homeowners | 15,398 | $1,743 | $26.8 million | 1.90% |
| Vista, CA, renters | 15,923 | $1,008 | $16.1 million | 1.10% |
Who lives in Vista: income, cars, homes
In Vista, CA, 8,799 of 15,290 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,378 households moved in since 2018 and 4,768 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Vista, CA homes: 16,337 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,771 none or one, median 4.6 rooms. In Vista, CA, 1,379 households own no vehicle and 21,565 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Vista, CA, 4,814 of 31,321 households earn under $35,000, 7,924 $35,000-$75,000, 10,705 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,878 $150,000 or more. Of 48,711 workers in Vista, CA, 6,419 work from home, 36,853 drive alone, 463 ride transit and 472 walk. 9,861 residents of Vista, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.9.
Household income in Vista, CA
| Vista, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA, households under $35,000 | 15.4% | 140 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, households $150,000 or more | 25.2% | 160 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, residents below poverty | 10.2% | 134 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, median age | 34.9 | 192 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.1% | 198 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, households without a vehicle | 4.4% | 167 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 68.9% | 109 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, workers at home | 13.2% | 124 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, cost-burdened renters | 57.5% | 104 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, moved in since 2018 | 36.3% | 33 of 263 |
| Vista, CA, moved in before 2000 | 15.2% | 193 of 263 |
Analyst note on Vista
Vista, CA counts 98,646 residents in 31,321 households, on 18.7 square miles. Household income in Vista, CA is $91,854; 15,398 of its 31,321 households own. 10,215 of the 31,321 occupied homes in Vista, CA heat with electricity.
Vista, CA has 32,589 housing units, 1,268 of them vacant or seasonal. Vista, CA ranks 38 of 263 California cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (32%). Vista, CA ranks 43 of 263 California cities for the share of mobile homes (6%).
Vista, CA ranks 55 of 263 California cities for the share of renter households (51%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Vista
Compare Vista with nearby cities
| City near Vista, CA | Distance from Vista | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 98,646 | $91,854 | 1984 | $674,400 | 11 | 13.2% |
| Oceanside, CA | 4.6 mi northwest | 172,542 (+73,896) | $93,724 (+$1,870) | 1984 (+0 yr) | $702,000 (+$27,600) | 11 (+0) | 14.8% (+1.7 pts) |
| Carlsbad, CA | 4.9 mi southwest | 114,500 (+15,854) | $139,326 (+$47,472) | 1988 (+4 yr) | $1,156,900 (+$482,500) | 11 (+0) | 29.0% (+15.8 pts) |
| San Marcos, CA | 5.6 mi southeast | 94,078 (-4,568) | $105,286 (+$13,432) | 1994 (+10 yr) | $792,400 (+$118,000) | 12 (+1) | 18.7% (+5.5 pts) |
| Encinitas, CA | 9.7 mi south | 61,585 (-37,061) | $150,471 (+$58,617) | 1980 (-4 yr) | $1,466,000 (+$791,600) | 12 (+1) | 28.7% (+15.5 pts) |
| Escondido, CA | 10.3 mi east | 149,913 (+51,267) | $84,477 (-$7,377) | 1981 (-3 yr) | $663,500 (-$10,900) | 12 (+1) | 12.8% (-0.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Vista
| ZIP area touching Vista, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Vista | Share of Vista's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 92081 (Vista, CA) | 85.5% | 40.8% |
| 92084 (Vista, CA) | 22.1% | 33.4% |
| 92083 (Vista, CA) | 86.5% | 25.6% |
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Questions on Vista
Vista: what is the electricity rate?
Vista, CA has no price of its own; its 98,646 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $90 to $163. In Vista, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Vista: how does it rank among California cities?
Vista, CA: rank 77 of 263 by its 98,646 residents, rank 153 of 263 by $91,854 median income.
Vista: how many homes heat with electricity?
Vista, CA: 10,215 of 31,321 occupied homes, 32.6%; San Diego County 34.1%.
Vista: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.2% to 2.1% of the $91,854 median income in Vista, CA.
Vista: damaging storms reported nearby?
11 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Vista, CA, 2015 to 2025, 11.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Vista?
Vista, CA: median home built 1984; 12,463 of 32,589 homes (38.2%) predate 1980, 15,931 are detached and 10,311 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Vista, CA renters struggle with rent?
8,799 of 15,290 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Vista, CA?
16,337 of 32,589 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.6 rooms.
How many Vista, CA households have no car?
1,379 households; 21,565 have two or more.