Living in La Selva Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Selva Beach · Census data 2020–2024
La Selva Beach has 2,302 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $160,833 (62% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,325,700, the median rent is $3,379/month.
La Selva Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,302
- Median age
- 47.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $160,833State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,325,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,379/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is La Selva Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Selva Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Selva Beach the median home value is $1,325,700, 298% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,379 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.
La Selva Beach median household income
The median household income in La Selva Beach is $160,833 and the income per person is $82,484. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Selva Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,166
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.36
La Selva Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,302
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 908
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Selva Beach ›
Education in La Selva Beach
62.5% of adults 25 and older in La Selva Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Selva Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
La Selva Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2,127 | $158,788 | $1,185,000 | $3,501 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
| Rio del Mar | 9,201 | $159,929 | $1,338,100 | $3,407 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Pajaro Dunes | 143 | $112,500 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | $1,093,300 | $2,059 |
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What is the median household income in La Selva Beach, CA?
The median household income in La Selva Beach is $160,833, 62% 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 Selva Beach?
The median home value in La Selva Beach is $1,325,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Selva Beach?
The median gross rent in La Selva Beach is $3,379 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is La Selva Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in La Selva Beach?
The median age in La Selva Beach is 47.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Selva Beach?
The average commute to work in La Selva Beach is 26 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Selva Beach?
The unemployment rate in La Selva Beach is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Selva Beach?
62.5% of adults in La Selva Beach 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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