Logan Heights has a higher rate of poverty than many other U.S. neighborhoods. Around 21% of residents live below the poverty line, which is about two times greater than the average for San Diego County and about one-and-a-half times more than the national average. However, the local poverty fell by 27 percentage points during the last decade. This was one of the steepest declines in poverty seen in the entire nation.

We can also observe how some of the indicators linked to future prosperity are currently performing.

Homeownership is low in Logan Heights. Only 26% of homes are owner-occupied.

Housing growth during the last decade was positive in Logan Heights. The number of local homes rose 10%.

Long-term vacancy is very low in Logan Heights. Just 1% of homes sit empty and off the market.

Self-employment rates are high in Logan Heights. Around 11% of workers work for themselves.