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Westhaven-Moonstone

California · 1,205 residents · 8.091 sq mi
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Westhaven-Moonstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $438,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $438,400, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,205
+15%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8781K1K1K2K1990201020202024Westhaven-Moonstone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,203
+22%since 2000
from $21,493 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.4
+139%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(898)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(42)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,049)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(53)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other9.8%(118)
Diversity Score35%(422)
Diversity Score
35
+173%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhaven-Moonstone, California?

Westhaven-Moonstone, California has about 1,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone, California?

The typical household in Westhaven-Moonstone, California earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westhaven-Moonstone, California expensive?

In Westhaven-Moonstone, California, the median home is worth about $438,400, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Westhaven-Moonstone, California?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westhaven-Moonstone, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westhaven-Moonstone, California?

About 17.2% of people in Westhaven-Moonstone, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westhaven-Moonstone, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westhaven-Moonstone, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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