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Avila Beach

California · 1,576 residents · 6.085 sq mi
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Avila Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,188. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $944,400. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,576
+20%since 2019
from 1,311 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 215 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.6
−5%since 2019
from 63.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Avila Beach
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,188
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,281 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,057
+33%since 2019
from $78,039 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$944,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,034,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,507 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.9% in 2019
32.4% rent
Afford Score
8.0
−38%since 2019
from 12.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(58)
Asian4.6%(60)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,302)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10%(158)
Asian2.1%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(463)
Diversity Score
29
+40%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+16%since 2019
from 29.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
35.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
50.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
8.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avila Beach, California?

Avila Beach, California has about 1,576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avila Beach, California earns about $118,188 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 $944,400, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Avila Beach, California?

About 55.4% 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 7.6% of people in Avila Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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