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La Cresta

California · 8,389 residents · 1.046 sq mi
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La Cresta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,000. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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

8,389
−2%since 2023
from 8,558 in 2023
2020 – 2024
8,020 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 8,182 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.1
−7%since 2023
from 31.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
8K8K9K9K9K20202024La Cresta
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,605
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,836 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$24,424
−7%since 2023
from $26,260 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.464
+6%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$262,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,177
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,097 in 2023
US average: $1,442
43.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
57.0% rent
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
32.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
+11%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(1,650)
Black4.5%(387)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(6,213)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other2.8%(237)
Diversity Score54.1%(4,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,756)
Black4.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino70%(5,873)
Asian1.3%(107)
Other3.5%(292)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,853)
58
+7%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 24.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
20.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Cresta, California?

La Cresta, California has about 8,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Cresta, California?

The typical household in La Cresta, California earns about $49,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Cresta, California expensive?

In La Cresta, California, the median home is worth about $262,000, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in La Cresta, California?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Cresta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Cresta, California?

About 20.3% of people in La Cresta, 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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