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 Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: SAN DIEGO CITY PROFILE / SAN DIEGO CITY GUIDE |
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SAN DIEGO CITY PROFILE
Introduction
San Diego, "the Birthplace of California," is a city of many guises. It is not only a major naval base and an important natural harbour, but it is also a top tourist attraction and resort area, a prominent high-technology, aerospace, and aviation production community, and a fertile agricultural area. San Diego's port and its proximity to Mexico give the city an international flavour, and a revitalized downtown area adds to the exciting atmosphere. The mild climate attracts many new residents and industries each year. A nondescript town until the 1940s, San Diego now has more than 1.2 million residents and is California's second largest city. San Diego's phenomenal growth has brought it well-deserved national attention. The city keeps this growth balanced by careful preservation of history and a strong emphasis on art, culture, and recreation.
The City in Brief
Founded: 1769 (incorporated, 1850)
Head Official: Mayor d*** Murphy (R) (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 875,538
1990: 1,110,623
2000: 1,223,400
2003 estimate: 1,266,753
Percent change, 1990–2000: 10.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 8th
U.S. rank in 1990: 6th
U.S. rank in 2000: 11th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,862,000
1990: 2,498,016
2000: 2,813,833
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 19th
U.S. rank in 1990: 15th
U.S. rank in 2000: 17th
Geography and Climate
Area: 324.3 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 1,591 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 63.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 9.32 inches
Economy
Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, government, services, agriculture
Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $23,609 (1999)
Cost of Living
The following is a summary of data regarding key cost of living factors for the San Diego area.
2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Average House Price: $597,641
2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Cost of Living Index: 144.8 (U.S. average = 100.0)
State income tax rate: Ranges from 1.0% to 9.3%
State sales tax rate: 6.0% (food and prescription drugs are exempt)
Local income tax rate: None
Local sales tax rate: 1.75
Property tax rate: 1.00% of assessed valuation in city proper
Other Information
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 50,124
Major Colleges and Universities: University of California San Diego, University of San Diego, San Diego State University, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Daily Newspapers: The San Diego Union-Tribune |
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