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East Foothills

California · 7,139 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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#115Highest median rentof 6,764$3,321#119Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,346,100#171Highest median household incomeof 6,818$199,375
The short version

East Foothills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $199,375. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,346,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. 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 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,139
−12%since 2000
from 8,133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,356 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 3,589 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K11K13K16K1990201020202024East Foothills
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(271)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(334)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(593)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(427)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(309)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(880)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(888)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.6%(1,116)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(1,088)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(758)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(368)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(107)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$199,375
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,849 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,367
+110%since 2000
from $35,354 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.5%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+2%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,346,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,321
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
−21%since 2009
from 8.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(4,375)
Black2.8%(224)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(2,333)
Asian10.5%(856)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,978)
Black1.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino25%(1,787)
Asian37.6%(2,682)
Other7.8%(559)
Diversity Score
89
+14%since 2009
from 78 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.1%(1,652)
Argentine0.4%(28)
Salvadoran0.2%(17)
Spaniard0.2%(14)
Honduran0.2%(11)
Guatemalan0.1%(9)
Colombian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese9.8%(702)
Vietnamese9.8%(697)
Asian Indian8.7%(622)
Filipino2.4%(174)
Korean1%(74)
Hmong0.8%(56)
Japanese0.5%(39)
Pakistani0.3%(23)
Laotian0.2%(12)
Malaysian0.2%(12)
Taiwanese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(9)
Chamorro0.1%(9)
Tongan0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German7.2%(513)
Irish5.4%(389)
Italian3.2%(228)
English3.2%(227)
French2.4%(174)
Portuguese2.2%(158)
Dutch2%(140)
American1.7%(123)
British1.6%(117)
Norwegian1.2%(84)
Scottish1%(70)
Danish0.6%(40)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Ethiopian0.5%(39)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(38)
Polish0.5%(36)
Iranian0.5%(35)
Swedish0.4%(31)
West Indian0.4%(25)
Jamaican0.4%(25)
Greek0.3%(19)
Ukrainian0.3%(18)
Australian0.2%(13)
Czech0.2%(12)
Russian0.2%(11)
Welsh0.2%(11)
Brazilian0.1%(10)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Vietnamese population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
34.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 57.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 18.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(1,104)
Married57.7%(1,827)
Widowed0.7%(23)
Divorced6.6%(210)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(728)
Married58.8%(1,634)
Widowed7.2%(201)
Divorced7.7%(214)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Foothills, California?

East Foothills, California has about 7,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Foothills, California?

The typical household in East Foothills, California earns about $199,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Foothills, California expensive?

In East Foothills, California, the median home is worth about $1,346,100, and the typical rent is about $3,321 a month.

How educated are people in East Foothills, California?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Foothills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Foothills, California?

About 5.5% of people in East Foothills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Foothills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Foothills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,759 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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