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Elfin Forest

California · 592 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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Elfin Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,950,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% 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
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
+5%since 2023
from 566 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 280 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
51153556058460820202024Elfin Forest
2024592
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,938
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,848
+1%since 2023
from $67,984 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
96.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.267
−4%since 2023
from 0.278 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,950,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,496,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
11.4
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(31)
Asian5.3%(30)
Other17.1%(97)
Diversity Score55.6%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(19)
Other13.3%(79)
Diversity Score35.6%(211)
Diversity Score
36
−36%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% 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
32.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% 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
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
Female
41.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
Foreign born
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elfin Forest, California?

Elfin Forest, California has about 592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elfin Forest, California?

The typical household in Elfin Forest, California earns about $170,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elfin Forest, California expensive?

In Elfin Forest, California, the median home is worth about $1,950,000.

How educated are people in Elfin Forest, California?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elfin Forest, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elfin Forest, California?

About 2.7% of people in Elfin Forest, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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