Living in Felton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Felton · Census data 2020–2024
Felton has 4,093 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $123,056 (24% higher than the California median), the median home value is $900,500, the median rent is $2,068/month.
Felton at a glance
- Population
- 4,093
- Median age
- 45State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $123,056State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $900,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,068/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Felton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Felton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Felton the median home value is $900,500, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,068 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,560 a month in housing costs.
Felton median household income
The median household income in Felton is $123,056 and the income per person is $72,941. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Felton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,833
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.34
Felton demographics
- Population
- 4,093
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,748
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Felton ›
Education in Felton
61.1% of adults 25 and older in Felton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Felton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Felton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | $960,700 | $2,514 |
| Paradise Park | 470 | $54,500 | — | — |
| Bonny Doon | 3,149 | $144,813 | $1,201,900 | $1,838 |
| Pasatiempo | 610 | $215,469 | $1,627,800 | — |
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | $1,105,700 | $2,491 |
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | $2,260 |
| Brookdale | 1,378 | $87,358 | $881,700 | $1,814 |
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What is the median household income in Felton, CA?
The median household income in Felton is $123,056, 24% 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 Felton?
The median home value in Felton is $900,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Felton?
The median gross rent in Felton is $2,068 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Felton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Felton?
The median age in Felton is 45 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Felton?
The average commute to work in Felton is 26 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Felton?
The unemployment rate in Felton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Felton?
61.1% of adults in Felton 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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