Living in Elkhorn, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elkhorn · Census data 2020–2024
Elkhorn has 1,664 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $126,964 (28% higher than the California median), the median home value is $811,200, the median rent is $2,000/month.
Elkhorn at a glance
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $126,964State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $811,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,000/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Elkhorn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Elkhorn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elkhorn the median home value is $811,200, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,083 a month in housing costs.
Elkhorn median household income
The median household income in Elkhorn is $126,964 and the income per person is $50,460. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Elkhorn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 441
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.77
Elkhorn demographics
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 35.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 441
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elkhorn ›
Education in Elkhorn
36% of adults 25 and older in Elkhorn have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elkhorn
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Elkhorn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 1,664 | $126,964 | $811,200 | $2,000 |
| Prunedale | 19,723 | $103,819 | $833,400 | $1,618 |
| Castroville | 6,720 | $89,354 | $617,100 | $1,948 |
| Las Lomas | 3,355 | $86,775 | $687,300 | $1,969 |
| Pajaro Dunes | 143 | $112,500 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Pajaro | 2,899 | $84,875 | $750,000 | $1,850 |
| Aromas | 3,245 | $148,438 | $863,500 | $2,638 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| Boronda | 1,351 | $63,125 | $578,000 | $2,112 |
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What is the median household income in Elkhorn, CA?
The median household income in Elkhorn is $126,964, 28% 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 Elkhorn?
The median home value in Elkhorn is $811,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Elkhorn?
The median gross rent in Elkhorn is $2,000 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Elkhorn, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Elkhorn?
The median age in Elkhorn is 34.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Elkhorn?
The average commute to work in Elkhorn is 35 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elkhorn?
The unemployment rate in Elkhorn is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elkhorn?
36% of adults in Elkhorn 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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