| Population: 1,256,509 |
| Area: 324 sq. miles |
| Median Family Income: $53,060 |
| Median Age: 32.5 Years |
| Per Capita Income: $23,609 |
Being a large military town has not stopped San Diego from developing one of the nations most well diversified economies.
San Diego a prefect place for small businesses. By embracing pro-business policies and maintaining fine universities, San Diego is an employers dream. In addition to the large number of college graduates in the city, recently separated military personnel are a well trained and disciplined labor pool for employers looking for workers with experience in high-tech fields.
The city government offers many programs to help out businesses. Foreign Trade Zones allow companies to import goods and hold them while differing or avoiding many of the duties and fees that are levied by U.S. Customs. There are also business development programs offered such as business incentive zones, economic development programs, library resources, and enterprise zones. San Diego’s SimplEpermits program allows businesses to file for no-plan permits on-line for simple improvements such as water heaters, gas lines, electrical outlets, etc. This is a small but significant program that can greatly improve the ease of doing business in the city.
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