Living in Interlaken, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Interlaken · Census data 2020–2024
Interlaken has 8,068 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $109,150 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $831,000, the median rent is $1,941/month.
Interlaken at a glance
- Population
- 8,068
- Median age
- 34.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,150State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $831,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,941/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Interlaken a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Interlaken
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Interlaken the median home value is $831,000, 150% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,941 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,819 a month in housing costs.
Interlaken median household income
The median household income in Interlaken is $109,150 and the income per person is $30,688. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Interlaken: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,001
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 4.01
Interlaken demographics
- Population
- 8,068
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,976
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Interlaken ›
Education in Interlaken
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Interlaken have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Interlaken
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Interlaken vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
| Pajaro | 2,899 | $84,875 | $750,000 | $1,850 |
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2,127 | $158,788 | $1,185,000 | $3,501 |
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Las Lomas | 3,355 | $86,775 | $687,300 | $1,969 |
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What is the median household income in Interlaken, CA?
The median household income in Interlaken is $109,150, 10% 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 Interlaken?
The median home value in Interlaken is $831,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Interlaken?
The median gross rent in Interlaken is $1,941 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Interlaken, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Interlaken?
The median age in Interlaken is 34.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Interlaken?
The average commute to work in Interlaken is 26 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Interlaken?
The unemployment rate in Interlaken is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Interlaken?
16.1% of adults in Interlaken 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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