NORTH COUNTY’S ECONOMY
North County At A Glace:
Our region stretches from SR 56 in the South to the San Diego-Orange County line in the North, including the , which includes the coastal communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar and Solana Beach, and the inland communities of Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Valley Center and multiple Tribal Sovereign Lands.
home to
CITIES + UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES
over
RESIDENTS
constituting
%
OF THE COUNTY’S POPULATION
1 in 5 households earn
OR MORE ANNUALLY
more than
JOBS
new jobs:
IN LAST 12 MONTHS
resident education:
%
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
North County inventors added
PATENTS IN 2016
INDUSTRIES WITH GROWING EMPLOYMENT
life science:
%
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2013
software:
%
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2013
manufacturing:
%
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH SINCE 2012
Research Reports
SDNEDC regularly conducts research and collects data on the industry and economic clusters that are driving North County’s prosperity.
We also carry out economic forecasts, undertake economic impact reports, and conduct specialized research services for our clients and investors. You can find a selection of these reports below. To explore how we can meet your research needs in a cost effective fashion, contact W. Erik Bruvold, CEO at ebruvold@sdnedc.org.
6th Annual Economic Summit
Each year, we host the North County Economic Summit. Click here to view the national, state, and regional reports.
North County Vibe: Kevin Ham, City of Vista Presentation
View or download the presentation from our 1/15/20 North County Vibe by Kevin Ham, Economic Development Director for the City of Vista.
North County Vibe: Jonathan Borrego, City of Oceanside Presentation
View or download the presentation from our 10/15/19 North County Vibe by Jonathan Borrego, City of Oceanside.
Industry: Communications
A downloadable data sheet on the communications industry in the San Diego's North County.
Industry: Defense and Aerospace
A downloadable data sheet on the defense and aerospace industry in the San Diego's North County.
Industry: Travel, Hospitality, and Tourism
A downloadable data sheet on the travel, hospitality, and tourism industry in the San Diego's North County.
Industry: Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
A downloadable data sheet on the brewery, winery, and distillery industry in the San Diego's North County.
Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technician
A downloadable data sheet on the industrial engineering technician occupation in the San Diego region.
Industry: Healthcare Services
A downloadable data sheet on the healthcare services industry in the San Diego's North County.