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La Honda

California · 1,269 residents · 4.256 sq mi
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La Honda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $935,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,269
+16%since 2023
from 1,094 in 2023
2010 – 2024
298 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 257 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.5
+1%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4286999701K2K201020202024La Honda
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$126,803
−7%since 2023
from $135,820 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.352
+17%since 2023
from 0.300 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$935,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $989,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,196
US average: $1,442
70.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
29.8% rent
14.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.1%
+48.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
−5%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68%(744)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(31)
Asian9.7%(106)
Other19.5%(213)
Diversity Score61.2%(669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(25)
Asian8.3%(105)
Other20.6%(261)
Diversity Score59%(748)
59
−4%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
66.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.2 min
+8%since 2023
from 37.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
54.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
30.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
85.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
60.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
28.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
71.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Honda, California?

La Honda, California has about 1,269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Honda, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Honda, California expensive?

In La Honda, California, the median home is worth about $935,500, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in La Honda, California?

About 76.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Honda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Honda, California?

About 5.0% of people in La Honda, 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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