| Chosen as one of the Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise Your Children, Vista is fast becoming one of the most treasured spots in Northern San Diego County. The criteria used to anoint Vista with this title included factors such as strength of the economy with the promise of growing job and business opportunities, good schools, a diversified real estate market, low taxes, great recreation and culture, and low crime. These factors explain why the population of Vista has tripled in the past 20 years.
All of these factors are important when choosing a prime location to live and work, but what about climate. Vista averages 340 days a year of sunshine with the average daily temperature of 74. No wonder the areas 15 community parks, six times the national average, are always bustling.
Vista comprises an area of 18 square miles, has a current population of 92,100, and a median household income of 42,594.
A community rich in history and tradition, Vista was incorporated over 40 years ago, but its history dates back some 200 years to the days of Spanish explorers and missionaries.
Many residents have chosen Vista as their hometown due to the high level of education available to their children. Vista has the largest public library of any town throughout San Diego with over 30,300 square feet of space and the distinction of being a regional reference center for the county.
Vista Unified School District enjoys a fine reputation with its faculty being among the highest paid in the nation. Several of Vistas schools have earned National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School honors.
Another reason Vista is such a sought after community is the reasonable real estate prices that can be found in this area. Vista is still considered one of the hidden bargains in San Diego's North County.
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| Shadowridge-planned unit development of 2,500 homes. Prices start at mid to high $400,000. |
The Buena Creek Area features custom homes on large lots in a rural setting. Great area for growers. Country feeling but city close. |
 One of the best aspects of living in Vista is the sense of community spirit and family found there. Last year nearly one million people participated in city-sponsored events, bringing friends and family along to join in local festivities. With such regularly scheduled events as the annual July 4th celebration, the square dance festival, the Scottish highland games, the Mariachi festival and the Fiesta de los Flores, is it any wonder Californians are flocking to Vista?
If you are looking for a fun way to cool off in Vista come and visit the Wave Water Park, the only family aquatic center in North San Diego.
 Two main theaters keep the culture alive and well in Vista. The Moonlight Amphitheatre and the recently renovated Avo Playhouse. If you want a fun night out check out these two hot spots for a guaranteed good time.
Recreational facilities keep the residents of Vista entertained year round, but for many nothing can compare to the Golf Courses for fun and recreation. Vista is home to two of the finest courses in San Diego County along with the close proximity of fine golf courses just outside the boundaries of town.
 With an ideal climate, great schools, reasonable real estate prices, tons of recreational opportunities and a great sense of community, Vista provides the perfect small town appeal with a metropolitan sophistication rarely found in an area of this size.
Vista California Demographics
San Diego Sheriff's Department
North County Times Profile-Vista
Vista Unified School District Boundary and Attendance Map
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