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Ballard

California · 863 residents · 2.794 sq mi
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Ballard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,742,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
863
+8%since 2023
from 796 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 285 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2023
from 40.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
269431593755917201020202024Ballard
2024863
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,833
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,718
−1%since 2023
from $72,807 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
−8%since 2023
from 0.610 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,742,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,589,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,563
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,260 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
−11%since 2023
from 14.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(72)
Asian2.3%(18)
Other4.8%(38)
Diversity Score35.6%(283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(66)
Asian4.1%(35)
Other7%(60)
Diversity Score40.7%(352)
Diversity Score
41
+14%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+101%since 2023
from 19.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% 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
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
Female
50.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard, California?

Ballard, California has about 863 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballard, California?

The typical household in Ballard, California earns about $140,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballard, California expensive?

In Ballard, California, the median home is worth about $1,742,200, and the typical rent is about $2,563 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard, California?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ballard, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballard, California?

About 15.2% of people in Ballard, California live below the federal poverty line.

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