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.
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.
North County Industry Clusters
To download a PDF infographic on one of North County’s key economic clusters, click on the buttons below. For customized cluster analysis contact W. Erik Bruvold at 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 ...
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 Vibe: Kevin Ham, City of Vista Economic Development Presentation
View or download the presentation from our 1/15/20 North County Vibe by Kevin Ham from the City of Vista.
Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technician
A downloadable data sheet on the industrial engineering technician occupation in the San Diego region.
Occupation: Medical Equipment Repair Technicians
A downloadable data sheet on the medical equipment repairer occupation in the San Diego region.
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
A downloadable data sheet on the consumer packaged goods industry in the San Diego's North County.
Largest North County Private Sector Employers¹
Manufacturing and Innovation
- Viasat
- General Atomics
- TaylorMade-Adidas
- Hunter Industries, Inc.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc Park
- H M Electronics
- Northrop Grumman
- DEI Holdings Inc/Directed Electronics
- Nordson Corporation
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Genetech
- Cohu, Inc.
- Callaway Golf Co.
- Breg, Inc.
- Maxlinear, Inc.
- Signet Armorlite, Inc.
- Hobie Cat
- Dr. Bronners
- Aldila, Inc.
- Nitto Denko/Hydranautics
- Gilead Science
- SGN Nutrition
- OptumRx
- Genoptix, Inc.
- Zimmer Dental
- Magnaflow
- Cue Health
- Stone Brewing
- DJO Global
- Watkins Wellness
- McCain Manufacturing
- Carbon by Design
- DART Aerospace
- LMI Aerospace, Inc.
- Aqua Lung/ La Spirotechnique
- Solatube International, Inc.
Hospitality
- LEGOLAND California, LLC
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Harrah’s Southern California Resort
- La Costa Resort & Spa
- Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf
- WELK Resorts Group
Healthcare
- Palomar Medical Center, Escondido
- Tri-City Medical Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas
- Palomar Medical Center, Poway
- Kaiser Permanente
- North County Health Services
- Scripps, Oceanside
Miscellaneous
- GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
- Altman Plants
- La Costa Glen
- Geico Regional Office
- Amazon
¹Generally ordered according to size, but since head count varies and is inconsistently reported readers are
cautioned as to taking this as an absolute ranking.