La Jolla
City in California, United States
Overview
La Jolla is an affluent coastal community in San Diego, famed for its rugged shoreline, upscale boutiques, art galleries, and world-class dining. With stunning beaches, marine reserves, and outdoor activities, it's a magnet for both relaxation and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
42,808
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.85°, -117.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,680
Local Cost
$3,688
Local Income
$6,100
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
314 mm
Internet Speed
218 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKX
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.