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La Selva Beach

California · 2,843 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 $98,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $863,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% 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
2,843
+9%vs 2011
vs 2,597 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 490 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 47.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024La Selva Beach
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,929
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,589 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,275
+3%vs 2011
vs $41,203 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.438 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$863,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $852,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,021 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.6% in 2011
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.7
−22%vs 2011
vs 11.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,358)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(136)
Asian3.2%(82)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score21.5%(558)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,226)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(372)
Asian3.9%(111)
Other4%(113)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,302)
Diversity Score
46
+113%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 24.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Female
48.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Selva Beach, California?

La Selva Beach, California has about 2,843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Selva Beach, California earns about $98,929 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 $863,200, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in La Selva Beach, California?

About 52.8% 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 9.9% of people in La Selva Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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