Living in Los Olivos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Olivos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Olivos has 1,038 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $143,229 (44% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,522,700, the median rent is $2,194/month.
Los Olivos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Los Olivos at a glance
- Population
- 1,038
- Median age
- 58.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $143,229State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,522,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,194/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Los Olivos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Los Olivos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Olivos the median home value is $1,522,700, 358% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,194 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,935 a month in housing costs.
Los Olivos median household income
The median household income in Los Olivos is $143,229 and the income per person is $84,429. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Los Olivos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 522
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.02
Los Olivos demographics
- Population
- 1,038
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 490
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Olivos ›
Education in Los Olivos
63.9% of adults 25 and older in Los Olivos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Olivos
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 38.4%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Los Olivos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Olivos | 1,038 | $143,229 | $1,522,700 | $2,194 |
| Ballard | 863 | $140,833 | $1,742,200 | $2,563 |
| Santa Ynez | 4,467 | $110,781 | $1,163,000 | $1,969 |
| Solvang | 6,034 | $109,091 | $949,600 | $1,666 |
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Mission Hills | 3,859 | $111,974 | $492,900 | $1,838 |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,776 | $110,904 | $637,100 | $2,313 |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | $72,004 | $472,900 | $1,589 |
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What is the median household income in Los Olivos, CA?
The median household income in Los Olivos is $143,229, 44% 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 Los Olivos?
The median home value in Los Olivos is $1,522,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Los Olivos?
The median gross rent in Los Olivos is $2,194 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Los Olivos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Olivos?
The median age in Los Olivos is 58.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Los Olivos?
The average commute to work in Los Olivos is 20 minutes; 38.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Olivos?
The unemployment rate in Los Olivos is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Olivos?
63.9% of adults in Los Olivos 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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