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Julian, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California.
Population
1,751
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
222
ZIP codes
0
Julian and its ZIP codes
Julian at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $77,803 a year, 22% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $602,700 (18% below California) and median rent is $1,860 a month.
Local data for Julian, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Julian, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,803
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$602,700
Median rent
$1,860/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
53.8
Average commute
47.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (552), Irish Americans (332), Scottish Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Julian.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.8B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
How people get to work
Julian, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home32.9%
Average one-way commute: 47.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Julian, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 39°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Julian, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Julian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Country EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.8 |
| DescansoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 19.2 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| RamonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 38.4 |
| Mount LagunaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Borrego SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 43.4 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 26.8 |
| Harbison CanyonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.9 |
| Eucalyptus HillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| CrestCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.5 |
| PowayCity | 25 mi | 39.1 |
| Winter GardensCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| Granite HillsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| BostoniaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| SanteeCity | 27 mi | 16.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Julian, CA in?
- Julian is in San Diego County, California.
- What is the population of Julian, CA?
- About 1,751 people live in Julian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Julian?
- Nearby places include San Diego Country Estates (12 mi), Descanso (15 mi), Pine Valley (17 mi), Ramona (17 mi), Mount Laguna (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023