San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA local economy
59th
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ranks in the 59th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 45,546 in January 2025, up 8.1% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 560 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 1,537,403 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 45,546 in January 2025, up 8.1% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 560 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA rank among United States metros?
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ranks in the 59th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
- New business applications or registrations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA was 45,546 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA was 560 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
- Payrolled or covered employment in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA was 1,537,403 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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