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La Honda

California · 928 residents · 4.256 sq mi
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La Honda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,188. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $730,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 142% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−10%vs 2011
vs 1,035 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 243 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+13%vs 2011
vs 42.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4286999701K2K201020202024La Honda
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,188
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $155,707 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,445
+1%vs 2011
vs $59,889 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$730,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $674,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−31.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+15%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90%(931)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(71)
Asian2.6%(27)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score23.2%(240)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(776)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(69)
Asian1.7%(16)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score29.1%(270)
Diversity Score
29
+26%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 33.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Female
43.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Honda, California?

La Honda, California has about 928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Honda, California earns about $147,188 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 $730,300, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in La Honda, California?

About 85.3% 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 2.2% of people in La Honda, California live below the federal poverty line.

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