Living in Acalanes Ridge, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acalanes Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Acalanes Ridge has 1,006 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $181,094 (83% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,633,100, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Acalanes Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Acalanes Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,006
- Median age
- 55.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $181,094State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,633,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Acalanes Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 122% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Acalanes Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acalanes Ridge the median home value is $1,633,100, 391% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Acalanes Ridge median household income
The median household income in Acalanes Ridge is $181,094 and the income per person is $79,728. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Acalanes Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.41
Acalanes Ridge demographics
- Population
- 1,006
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 5.2%
- 65 and older
- 38%
- Households
- 418
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acalanes Ridge ›
Education in Acalanes Ridge
70.2% of adults 25 and older in Acalanes Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 41.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acalanes Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 36.5%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Acalanes Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | $228,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,892 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Acalanes Ridge, CA?
The median household income in Acalanes Ridge is $181,094, 83% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Acalanes Ridge?
The median home value in Acalanes Ridge is $1,633,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Acalanes Ridge?
The median gross rent in Acalanes Ridge is $3,501 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Acalanes Ridge, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 122% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Acalanes Ridge?
The median age in Acalanes Ridge is 55.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Acalanes Ridge?
The average commute to work in Acalanes Ridge is 27 minutes; 36.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acalanes Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Acalanes Ridge is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acalanes Ridge?
70.2% of adults in Acalanes Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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