ZIP Code 92014

Del Mar (Spanish pronunciation: [del ma]; Spanish for "Of the Sea") is a beach town in San Diego County, California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1885 as a seaside resort, the city incorporated in 1959. The population was 3,954 at the 2020 census, down from 4,161 at the 2010 census. The town has a wealthy population along the coast and the bluffs above the ocean. However, these properties are very vulnerable to climate change, which has caused sea level rise and subsequent coastal erosion. The city has a climate change adaptation plan which notably excludes the option of a managed retreat, even though such a strategy was recommended by the California Coastal Commission in 2019. The Torrey pine is the rarest pine in the United States; only two populations of this endangered species exist, in Del Mar and on Santa Rosa Island. Del Mar's climate is considered mediterranean-subtropical with warm, dry summers and mild, humid winters. Temperatures exceed 85 °F (29 °C) only on a few occasions throughout the year, and rarely drop below 41 °C (5 °C). The average yearly temperature in DelMar is approximately 65 °F [18 °C] The city is one of only two locations where the Torrey Pine tree naturally occurs. At the southern edge of Del Mar is the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. To the north is the San Dieguito Lagoon, which empties into the Pacific ocean at Del Mar.

History

Del Mar was first settled in the early 1880s by Theodore M. Loop, a railroad official, and his wife Ella. Ella gave the site its name, inspired by Bayard Taylor's poem "The Fight of Paso del Mar" In 1885, Del Mar was officially founded after another settler, "Colonel" Jacob Taylor, purchased the land from homesteader Enoch Talbert. Del Mar is located in the San Diego County, California, United States. It is home to the California Institute of the Arts and the California State University, San Diego, which was founded in 1883. The city's population is estimated to be more than 100,000. The town has a population of more than 30,000, with the majority of its residents living in or near the town of Del Mar. It was founded by Theodore Loop in the 1880s, and was named after his wife, Ella, who gave the town its name. It has been home to a number of colleges and universities, including the University of California, Los Angeles, and the College of San Diego. It also has been the home of the California National Guard since the early 1900s, when it was established in the town's original location in 1885. The Del Mar area was once known as "Paso del Mar", after the Spanish word for "the fight of Paso de Mar" or "the battle of Paso" in the poem. The name was later changed to "Del Mar" in honor of the town.

Geography

Del Mar is one of only two locations where the Torrey pine tree naturally occurs. Only two populations of this endangered species exist, in Del Mar and on Santa Rosa Island. Del Mar's climate is considered mediterranean-subtropical with warm, dry summers and mild, humid winters. Temperatures exceed 85 °F (29 °C) only on a few occasions throughout the year and rarely drop below 41 °C. The city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), of which 1.7 square miles of it is land and 0.1 sq miles (0.26 km²) of it (3.94%) is water. The bluffs along Del Mar’s south beach are subject to collapse. The San Dieguito River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Del Mar, is a major source of water for the city. The Soledad Valley at the south of Del Mar severs two colony segments. At the southern edge of the city is the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. To the north is the San DieGuito Lagoon and the San Diego River. The average yearly temperature in DelMar is approximately 65 °F (18 °C). The city is located in San Diego County, California, and is located on the eastern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. It has a population of about 2,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that Del Mar had a population of 4,161. There were 2,064 households, with 340 (16.5%) having children under the age of 18, and 927 (44.9%) with opposite-sex married couples living together. The average household size was 2.02. The median income for a household in the city was $120,001. The estimated population of Del Mar as of January 1, 2018, was 4,322, with 2.08 persons per household and a median household income of $129,880 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted forflation (2010 dollars), the household income was $115,179. The population comprised 564 people (13.6%) under age 18, 205 people (4.9%), 1,071 people (25.7%) aged 25 to 44, 1,455 people (35.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 866 people (20.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. The city's population was 3,912 (94.0%), with 10 (0.2%) African American, eight (0.2) Native American, 118 (2.8) Asian, three (1.1%) Pacific Islander, 25 (0,6%) from other races, and 85 (2,0%) from two or more races. The age distribution was reported as 13.6% under 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to44, 33.8% from 45 to64, and 14.1%.

Government

The City of Del Mar is governed by a city council of five elected representatives. Each year a new mayor is chosen from among the councilmembers. In 2022, councilmember Dwight Worden succeeded councilmember and UCSD Professor Terry Gaasterland as mayor. Worden had previously served as mayor from 2017-2018. The city is in California's 39th Senate District, represented by Democrat Toni Atkins, and in the 78th Assembly District, Represented by Democrat Chris Ward. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Del Mar is in the 49th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Levin. The City is located on the coast of San Diego County and is located in the San Diego metropolitan area. It has a population of about 4,000. The mayor is a member of the City Council, which is made up of five members elected by the city's residents. The council also has a mayor and deputy mayor, both of whom are members of the same party as the mayor. In 2018, the mayor was a Democrat, as was the deputy mayor. The current mayor, a Republican, is Republican, as is the former mayor, Democrat, and a former councilmember, Democrat Terry Gaastersland, who is also a UCSD professor. The city's mayor is currently a Democrat; the city is represented by a Democrat in the California State Legislature, as well as a Republican in the United States House of Reps. Del Mar has a city manager and a city attorney.

Education

Del Mar is served by the Del Mar Union School District, which includes eight K8 schools. High school education is provided by the San Dieguito Union High School District. Del Mar is located in the San Diego County, California, United States. The city has a population of 1.2 million. The population of Del Mar in the U.S. is 1.3 million, and the population of San Diego in the United States is 2.1 million. In 2010, Del Mar had a population of 1.4 million, with a population growth rate of 0.7%. The city's population grew by 1.7 percent in the same year as the previous year, to 1.6 million. It has a growth rate of 0.8 percent, which is the highest rate in the county. The town's population has grown by 2.2 percent since the year 2000, which was 1.1 percent. The growth rate was 0.9 percent in 2007, and 0.6 percent in 2008. It is the second-largest city in the state, after San Diego, with 1.8 million residents. It also has the third-largest population in the country, behind San Diego and San Francisco. The area has a high school graduation rate of 8.7 per cent. The high school diploma rate is 9.8 per cent, the highest in the city. The district's high school senior population is 8.2 per cent and the high school junior population is 7.7.

Transportation

The historic Del Mar station once served passengers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Surf Line and the Amtrak San Diegan intercity service. The station was closed in 1995, due to the opening of the new Solana Beach station two miles north. That station provides Coaster commuter rail and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner service. This trainline is the second busiest passenger rail corridor in the United States. The North County Transit District operates their BREEZE bus service.

Environmental issues

The railroad tracks were built adjacent to coastal bluffs some 40 feet (12 m) above the beach. The accelerating rate of sea level rise due to global warming adds urgency to the issue. San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is conducting a $3 million study on relocating the rail line farther inland through the city. A tunnel under Del Mar which would cost more than $3 billion is being considered. In 2019, the city refused to develop a managed retreat strategy for moving infrastructure and population centers from the water. This decision was made against the recommendation of the California Coastal Commission. Instead the city is planning on using other climate change adaptation strategies, such as seawalls and beach nourishment. The city of San Diego has a population of 1.2 million people and is expected to grow to 1.4 million by 2050. The population is expectedto grow by 2.5 million by the end of the century, and by 3 million by 2060. The growth rate is predicted to be between 2 and 4 percent per year. The current population is 1.3 million people. It is estimated that by 2050, the population will grow by 4 to 6 percent. The increase in sea level will be between 1.5 and 2 inches per year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The city has a projected population of 2.1 million people by 2070. The projected population growth rate for 2070 is between 2.7 and 3.5 percent.

Attractions

The Del Mar racetrack is held live during the summer and now the fall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds also hosts the satellite wagering facility Surfside Race Place throughout the year when races are not live. The Del Mar Antique Show, held three times a year for over 50 years on the DelMar Fairgrounds, is held in the North Beach Area, also known as "Dog Beach" The San Diego County Fair is held at Torrey Pines State Beach in the South Beach area of the fairgrounds. It is also held at North Beach State Beach. The San Luis Obispo County Fair takes place at the San Luis Rey County Fairgrounds in the north beach area in the spring and summer. The Poway County Fair, held at the Poway Fairground in the south beach area, takes place in the fall and is called "The Poway State Fair". The San Manuel County Fair has been held at Del Mar for over 40 years and is held on the same fairgrounds in Solana Beach, California. The North Beach County Fair was first held in 1967. The South Beach County fair was held in 1978. The Rancho San Diego Fair, which is held every year in the summer, was founded in 1978, is located on the north shore of the San Diego River. The La Jolla County Fair took place in 1978 and 1979. The El Cajon County Fair began in 1979 and is now held every other year in La Junta, California, on the south coast.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Del Mar, San Diego County, California = 5.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 75. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 70. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Del Mar = 5.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 3,954 individuals with a median age of 46.5 age the population grows by 3.12% in Del Mar, San Diego County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,302.85 residents per square mile of area (889.19/km²). There are average 1.98 people per household in the 2,285 households with an average household income of $106,408 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.50% of the available work force and has dropped -5.41% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.68%. The number of physicians in Del Mar per 100,000 population = 243.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Del Mar = 13 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 44. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 264. 88 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 45, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Del Mar, San Diego County, California which are owned by the occupant = 46.85%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $673,400 and home appreciation of -7.11%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.35 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,974 per student. There are 16.9 students for each teacher in the school. 3.92% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 35.42% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 36.68% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).