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Avila Beach

California · 1,303 residents · 6.085 sq mi
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Avila Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $218,259. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,243,300. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
−5%since 2023
from 1,365 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 224 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
−1%since 2023
from 59.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Avila Beach
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$218,259
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $185,363 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$143,969
+6%since 2023
from $135,316 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−6%since 2023
from 0.533 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,243,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,247,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,878
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,177 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−15%since 2023
from 6.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
94
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(51)
Diversity Score30.7%(400)
Diversity Score
31
+86%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+68%since 2023
from 12.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
56.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Female
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avila Beach, California?

Avila Beach, California has about 1,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avila Beach, California?

The typical household in Avila Beach, California earns about $218,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avila Beach, California expensive?

In Avila Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,243,300, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.

How educated are people in Avila Beach, California?

About 80.9% of adults age 25 and over in Avila Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avila Beach, California?

About 4.8% of people in Avila Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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