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San Diego's Housing Crisis: High Costs and Federal Cuts Loom

2/6/2026

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Economist Daniel Enemark, at the 42nd annual Economic Roundtable, says San Diego faces challenges from high housing costs and potential federal funding cuts.
He notes the region's median income is $130,800, but inflation and rising housing prices erode purchasing power.
Enemark warns San Diego could mirror Santa Barbara's affordability crisis and notes the area's history of racial segregation, while AI could drive growth but affect community interactions.

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Economist Daniel Enemark, at the 42nd annual Economic Roundtable, says San Diego faces challenges from high housing costs and potential federal funding cuts.
He notes the region's median income is $130,800, but inflation and rising housing prices erode purchasing power.
Enemark warns San Diego could mirror Santa Barbara's affordability crisis and notes the area's history of racial segregation, while AI could drive growth but affect community interactions.