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Best city for remote work? Chula Vista, CA

D
Score
45/100
Rank #143 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Chula Vista is more of a niche fit for remote work—best if you prioritize broadband subscription, plus median household income. Overall, it’s better for a specific set of priorities (#143 of 200). One thing to keep in mind is commute 45+ min share.

Methodology · Sources · CA rankings

Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Chula Vista ranks here

  • Broadband subscription: 94% (3% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Median household income: $105,173 (39% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Typical rent (2BR): $2,064/mo (43% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 18% (58% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 32% (7% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
275,030
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 49%Female 51%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$2,064/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
12%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
94%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$105,173
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
32%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
18%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
22/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
94/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
41/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
82/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

14%
Less than HS
53%
HS / Some college
22%
Bachelor’s
10%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

12%
Work from home
88%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

94%
Broadband
6%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$2,064/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
94%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
12%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$105,173
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
32%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
18%

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#141 Kansas City, KS
45/100
#142 Laredo, TX
45/100
#144 Corpus Christi, TX
45/100
#145 New Orleans, LA
45/100

FAQ

›What is Chula Vista’s remote work score and rank?
Chula Vista, CA scores D (45/100) and ranks #143 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Chula Vista city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Chula Vista, CA?
Population is about 275,030 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Chula Vista, CA?
About 49% male and 51% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Chula Vista, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $2,064/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Chula Vista, CA?
Work-from-home share is 12% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Chula Vista, CA?
Broadband subscription is 94% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Chula Vista, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 14%, HS/some college 53%, bachelor’s 22%, advanced 10%.
›Where does this data come from for Chula Vista, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).