Here's what it costs to live in Vista, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,249 per month, while the typical home is valued around $762,400. Households earn a median of $94,975 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$94,975
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,249
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$762,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$2,288
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,459
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,001
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,998
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
99,114
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,140
Per month
Avg Home Value
$788,700
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
48.7
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.9%
What is the cost of living index for Vista?
The cost of living index for Vista is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Vista?
The median gross rent in Vista is $2,249 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Vista?
The median household income in Vista is $94,975 per year.
What is the median home value in Vista?
The median home value in Vista is $762,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Vista?
Air quality data for Vista is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Vista?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
