Living in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls · Census data 2020–2024
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls has 1,626 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $130,682 (32% higher than the California median), the median home value is $939,500, the median rent is $2,387/month.
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls at a glance
- Population
- 1,626
- Median age
- 53.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,682State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $939,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,387/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lagunitas-Forest Knolls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lagunitas-Forest Knolls the median home value is $939,500, 182% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,387 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,951 a month in housing costs.
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls median household income
The median household income in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is $130,682 and the income per person is $82,979. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 933
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.95
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls demographics
- Population
- 1,626
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 818
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 0.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls ›
Education in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 1,626 | $130,682 | $939,500 | $2,387 |
| San Geronimo | 583 | $171,932 | $1,175,500 | — |
| Woodacre | 1,627 | $231,953 | $1,071,800 | — |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,063 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 6,473 | $200,761 | $1,445,600 | $3,501 |
| Bolinas | 1,334 | $100,625 | $2,000,001 | $1,924 |
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | $173,641 | $1,576,700 | $2,797 |
| Point Reyes Station | 517 | $112,813 | $1,603,200 | $1,898 |
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What is the median household income in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA?
The median household income in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is $130,682, 32% 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 Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
The median home value in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is $939,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
The median gross rent in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is $2,387 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
The median age in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is 53.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
The average commute to work in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is 32 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
The unemployment rate in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lagunitas-Forest Knolls?
61.5% of adults in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls 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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