Encinitas

Encinitas Community Park and Cottonwood Creek Park offer outdoor areas with fields, skate parks, and athletic courts.

Welcome to Encinitas

Hotels

  • Inn at Moonlight Beach (4-stars)
  • Twelve Senses Retreat Bed & Breakfast (5-stars)
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​​​​​​​Parks and Nature

  • Encinitas Community Park and Cottonwood Creek Park offer outdoor areas with fields, skate parks, and athletic courts. D Street Viewpoint Park offers amazing beach views, while Moonlight State Beach has fire pits and a place to swim or hang out by the ocean.


Restaurants

  • Stop by Valentina, a Bistro serving steak, seafood, and modern European dishes. Check out Mission Avenue Bar and Grill and listen to some live music while drinking cocktails and eating American food. The Crack Shack contains chicken and sandwiches, or you can get some Asian fusion at CHIKO.


​​​​​​​Shopping

  • Encinitas Ranch Town Center, Encinitas Village Shopping Center, and Moonlight Plaza Shopping Center offer various luxury stores to choose from. The Forum Carlsbad, which is a slight drive north, contains a number of high-end retail shops and countless places to eat.


Nightlife

  • With bars, lounges, and taverns on just about every corner, there is no shortage of things to do in Encinitas. Stop by Gelson’s Wine Bar for some tasting or go to The Saloon. Try 1st Street Bar for some history mixed with music and pool, or make a trip to Death by Tequila.


​​​​​​​Schools

  • Cardiff Elementary School (Public, grades K-3)
  • Ada W. Harris Elementary School (Public, grades 3-6)
  • Oak Crest Middle School (Public, grades 7-8)
  • Sunset High School (Public, grades 9-12)
  • Grauer School (Private, grades 7-12)
  • Flora Vista School (Public, grades K-6)

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Overview for Encinitas, CA

62,140 people live in Encinitas, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $72,577. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,140

Total Population

42.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,577

Average individual Income

Around Encinitas, CA

There's plenty to do around Encinitas, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

85
Very Walkable
Walking Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Coaching, Yoga, & Events with Jenn Perell, Hyun Kang Taekwondo, and Hegewisch Stables.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Coaching, Yoga, & Events with Jenn Perell Logo
Active 2.2 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Hyun Kang Taekwondo Logo
Active 3.79 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Hegewisch Stables Logo
Active 4.56 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Hall Swim Academy Logo
Active 0.57 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Body By Darby Logo
Active 4.64 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Chimera Salon Logo
Beauty 0.1 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Encinitas, CA

Population Households Employment

Encinitas has 23,746 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Encinitas do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,140 people call Encinitas home. The population density is 3,261 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,140

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.7

Median Age

49.79 / 50.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.77%

0-9 Years

10-17: 10.43%

10-17 Years

18-24: 5.68%

18-24 Years

25-64: 54.74%

25-64 Years

65-74: 11.54%

65-74 Years

75+: 6.84%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 2185 (6%)
  • High School Degree 4100 (11%)
  • Associate Degree 6547 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 16512 (43%)
  • Graduate Degree 9320 (24%)
23,746

Total Households

2.6

Average Household Size

$72,577

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 7,103 (30%)

Without Children: 16,643 (70%)

Marital Status

Married 45%
Single 24%
Divorced 8%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 10%
15 to 29 Minutes 14%
30 to 59 Minutes 12%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Encinitas, CA

Primary Schools (8)
Middle Schools (2)
High Schools (3)
Mixed Schools (7)
The following schools are within or nearby Encinitas. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Capri Elementary
941 Capri Rd., Encinitas, CA, 92024
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Ada W. Harris Elementary
1508 Windsor Rd., Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007
PUBLIC
3rd - 6th
4/5
Ocean Knoll Elementary
910 Melba Rd., Encinitas, CA, 92024
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Cardiff Elementary
1888 Montgomery Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007
PUBLIC
K - 2nd
No rating available
Flora Vista Elementary
1690 Wandering Rd., Encinitas, CA, 92024
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Park Dale Lane Elementary
2050 Park Dale Ln., Encinitas, CA, 92024
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5

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