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La Selva Beach

California · 2,302 residents · 5.297 sq mi
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La Selva Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,833. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,325,700. With a median age of 47.8, 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 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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

Total population
2,302
−9%since 2023
from 2,519 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 476 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+7%since 2023
from 44.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024La Selva Beach
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,833
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,484
+7%since 2023
from $77,290 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+14%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,325,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,195,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,379
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+10%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,106)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(189)
Asian2.5%(64)
Other6.3%(159)
Diversity Score36.3%(916)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(230)
Asian2.4%(56)
Other8.7%(201)
Diversity Score45%(1,036)
Diversity Score
45
+24%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−17%since 2023
from 31.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Female
54.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Selva Beach, California?

La Selva Beach, California has about 2,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Selva Beach, California?

The typical household in La Selva Beach, California earns about $160,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Selva Beach, California expensive?

In La Selva Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,325,700, and the typical rent is about $3,379 a month.

How educated are people in La Selva Beach, California?

About 62.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Selva Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Selva Beach, California?

About 9.2% of people in La Selva Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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