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Renting an Apartment in Encinitas
What You Should Know
Encinitas is a coastal city in northern San Diego County, California. As of
the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,014. It is located about
40 km (25 mi) north of San Diego, and about 150 km (95 mi) south of Los Angeles.
The city was incorporated in 1986 from the communities of Encinitas, Leucadia,
Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. These communities retain their identities,
and their distinctive flavors.
The largest single industry is the growing of ornamental flowers, particularly
poinsettias.
The City is governed by a five-member City Council, elected at-large to
staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.
Districts
Encinitas can be divided into five areas:
* Leucadia, which has an older downtown area featuring retail stores, hotels,
and restaurants along with single family homes;
* New Encinitas a newer region which features a golf course, larger tract homes
and a shopping center, the homes in this area are at a higher value;
* Old Encinitas, a small beachside area featuring a mix of businesses and
housing styles;
* Olivenhain, a semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas mostly comprised of
single family homes.
* Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas' southernmost oceanfront community, which
features single family homes and a community college.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 58,014 people, 22,830 households, and
14,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,172.1/km�
(3,035.6/mi�). There were 23,843 housing units at an average density of
481.7/km� (1,247.6/mi�). The racial makeup of the city was 86.60% White, 0.59%
Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific
Islander, 6.28% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 14.80% of
the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 22,830 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all
households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average
family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.2%
from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65
years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there
were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,954, and the median income
for a family was $78,104. Males had a median income of $51,132 versus $38,606
for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,336. About 3.8% of
families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9%
of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Current estimates
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median
household income of Encinitas in 2005 was $86,520 (not adjusted for inflation).
When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the
median household income was $70,257.
Climate
The climate is very mild. Average daily high temperature is 72�F (22�C).
Temperatures below 40�F and above 85�F (outside the 5�C to 30�C range) are rare.
Average rainfall is about 250 mm (10 in) per year.
Famous current and former residents
Current residents
* Ravi Shankar, acclaimed sitarist
* Tom DeLonge, guitarist-singer with blink-182.
* Rob Machado, professional surfer
* David Brin, science fiction author
* Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder
* Jon Foreman, lead singer/guitarist of Switchfoot.
* Tim Foreman, bassist of Switchfoot.
* Chad Butler, drummer of Switchfoot.
* Jerry Buss, owner of The Los Angeles Lakers.
Former residents
* Michael Chang, professional tennis player
* Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam
* Harry Partch, composer
* Tom Dempsey, professional football player
* Taryn Manning, American actress
* Rick Froberg, artist, singer/guitarist of Pitchfork (band), Drive Like Jehu,
Hot Snakes
Encinitas schools
School Districts
* Mira Costa College District
* San Dieguito Union High School District
* Encinitas Union School District
* Cardiff Elementary School District
High schools
* La Costa Canyon High School
* San Dieguito Academy
* Grauer school (private, college preparatory)
Middle schools
* Oak Crest Middle School
* Diegue�o Middle School
* Encinitas Country Day School (private Middle School)
* Grauer school (private)
Elementary schools
* Ada Harris Elementary School
* The Rhoades School (private)
* Encinitas Country Day School (private)
* Ocean Knoll Elementary School
* Capri Elementary School
* Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
* Flora Vista Elementary School
* Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
* Park Dale Lane Elementary School
* Cardiff Elementary School
Points of interest
* Quail Botanical Gardens
* Self-Realization Fellowship temple
* La Paloma Theater