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Avila Beach

California · 1,627 residents · 6.085 sq mi
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Avila Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,513. Population has grown 50% since 2011. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $568,200. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,627
+50%vs 2011
vs 1,086 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+50%vs 2011
vs 178 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.9
−9%vs 2011
vs 62.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Avila Beach
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,513
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,483 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,843
+37%vs 2011
vs $45,863 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.446 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $558,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $956 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.2% in 2011
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
−5%vs 2011
vs 8.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(969)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(93)
Diversity Score24.5%(266)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,443)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(111)
Asian2%(32)
Other3.4%(56)
Diversity Score29%(471)
Diversity Score
29
+18%vs 2011
vs 25 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 20.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.8%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
55.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avila Beach, California?

Avila Beach, California has about 1,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avila Beach, California earns about $70,513 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 $568,200, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Avila Beach, California?

About 45.1% 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 3.7% of people in Avila Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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