Living in Ben Lomond, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Lomond · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Lomond has 6,858 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $130,041 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $960,700, the median rent is $2,514/month.
Ben Lomond at a glance
- Population
- 6,858
- Median age
- 46.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,041State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $960,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,514/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ben Lomond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Ben Lomond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Lomond the median home value is $960,700, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,514 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,642 a month in housing costs.
Ben Lomond median household income
The median household income in Ben Lomond is $130,041 and the income per person is $66,167. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ben Lomond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,804
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.55
Ben Lomond demographics
- Population
- 6,858
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 2,650
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Lomond ›
Education in Ben Lomond
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Ben Lomond have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Lomond
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Ben Lomond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | $960,700 | $2,514 |
| Brookdale | 1,378 | $87,358 | $881,700 | $1,814 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | $2,260 |
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Lompico | 788 | $91,600 | $631,600 | — |
| Bonny Doon | 3,149 | $144,813 | $1,201,900 | $1,838 |
| Boulder Creek | 4,632 | $84,156 | $849,900 | $1,907 |
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | $1,105,700 | $2,491 |
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What is the median household income in Ben Lomond, CA?
The median household income in Ben Lomond is $130,041, 31% 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 Ben Lomond?
The median home value in Ben Lomond is $960,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ben Lomond?
The median gross rent in Ben Lomond is $2,514 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Ben Lomond, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Ben Lomond?
The median age in Ben Lomond is 46.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ben Lomond?
The average commute to work in Ben Lomond is 33 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Lomond?
The unemployment rate in Ben Lomond is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Lomond?
47.5% of adults in Ben Lomond 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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