DEL MAR SAN DIEGO -

• Del Mar is Spanish for “of the sea” or “by the sea,” which reflects its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean
• The City  was incorporated in 1959 and is the smallest incorporated city in San Diego County, with a population of 4,500 tucked into 2.1-square-miles
• The area is one of only two locations where the rare Torrey Pine tree grows. The only other population of the endangered Pinus torreyana can be found on Santa Rosa Island, a California Channel Island off the coast of Santa Barbara.
• Del Mar’s climate is considered Mediterranean-subtropical with warm, dry summers and mild, humid winters. It is considered one of the most desirable climates in the United States. Temperatures rarely exceed 85 °F (29 °C) or drop below 41 °F (5 °C) throughout the year. The average yearly temperature in Del Mar is approximately 65 °F (18 °C).
• A steep, wooden staircase leads up to Scripps Bluff Preserve on 80-foot bluffs allowing for some of the best views of the coastline.

This Beach City is considered to be one of the best places to live in California. Living in Del Mar offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their home,  Many retirees live in Del Mar and residents tend to lean conservative.
With a 2020 population of 4,287, it is the 435th largest city in California and the 5220th largest city in the United States  Spanning over 2 miles, Del Mar has a population density of 2,491 people per square mile.  The average household income in Del Mar is $216,644 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,320 per month, and the median house value is $2.00 Mn. The median age in Del Mar is 49.4 years, 50.4 years for males, and 48.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males. The population density in Del Mar Heights is 33% lower than San Diego .The median age in Del Mar Heights is 33% higher than San Diego

The public schools are highly rated. For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Del Mar Union Elementary School District, serving 4,451 students. Del Mar Union Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California. – The top ranked public schools in Del Mar Union Elementary School District are Ocean Air, Carmel Del Mar Elementary School and Del Mar Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school’s combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.  Del Mar Union School District is a premier district in the nation!