North County's Economy

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.

To view the latest “North County Indicators Report” click here.

To view data on North County’s Leading Economic Clusters click here.

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home to

CITIES + UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES

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over

RESIDENTS

constituting

%

OF THE COUNTY’S POPULATION

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1 in 5 households earn

OR MORE ANNUALLY

more than

JOBS

new jobs:

IN LAST 12 MONTHS

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resident education:

%

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

North County inventors added

PATENTS IN 2016

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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.

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78 Corridor Economic Impacts

Like the rest of San Diego County, COVID-19 and public health responses have had a major impact on the SR-78 Corridor’s economy. SDNEDC examines these impacts and the recovery efforts necessary in moving forward. Learn more about research techniques and opportunities...

North County Industry Clusters

Customized analysis (by industry, experience level desired, specific job title) is available on a modest fee-for-service basis for either San Diego North EDC Investors and/or Tech San Diego members. For more information contact ebruvold@sdnedc.org

Tech Talent Reports

The Talent Pulse, a collaboration between SDNEDC and Tech San Diego, is a monthly overview of technology talent demand within the San Diego region. Data points are sourced through Economic Modeling Specialists International, tracking data from actual job postings in...

49th and 50th Congressional District Profiles

SDNEDC has produced a set of infographic data sheets on the Congressional Districts that cover North County. Click below for the district you're interested in. Learn more by contacting Erik Bruvold at (760) 510-5919

North County City Profiles

SDNEDC has produced a set of infographic data sheets on each of the 9 cities in North County. See below for a sample. SDNEDC investors can download the full set by clicking the button below. If you have forgotten your password, call Erik Bruvold at 760-510-5919 ...