Living in La Honda, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Honda · Census data 2020–2024
La Honda has 1,269 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $935,500, the median rent is $1,196/month.
La Honda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Honda at a glance
- Population
- 1,269
- Median age
- 45.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $935,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is La Honda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in La Honda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Honda the median home value is $935,500, 181% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,484 a month in housing costs.
La Honda median household income
The median household income in La Honda is $250,001 and the income per person is $126,803. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Honda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 709
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.09
La Honda demographics
- Population
- 1,269
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 607
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Honda ›
Education in La Honda
76.7% of adults 25 and older in La Honda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 66.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Honda
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Honda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Honda | 1,269 | $250,001 | $935,500 | $1,196 |
| Portola Valley | 4,305 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Loma Mar | 309 | $250,001 | $1,073,100 | — |
| Ladera | 1,297 | $235,750 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Woodside | 5,126 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,377 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Pescadero | 691 | $250,001 | $1,958,300 | — |
| Palo Alto | 67,237 | $231,101 | $2,000,001 | $3,484 |
| West Menlo Park | 3,634 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,324 |
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La Honda ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in La Honda: FAQ
What is the median household income in La Honda, CA?
The median household income in La Honda is $250,001, 152% 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 La Honda?
The median home value in La Honda is $935,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Honda?
The median gross rent in La Honda is $1,196 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is La Honda, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in La Honda?
The median age in La Honda is 45.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Honda?
The average commute to work in La Honda is 40 minutes; 30.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Honda?
The unemployment rate in La Honda is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Honda?
76.7% of adults in La Honda 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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