Living in Westhaven-Moonstone, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westhaven-Moonstone · Census data 2020–2024
Westhaven-Moonstone has 1,537 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $66,815 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $598,100, the median rent is $2,500/month.
Westhaven-Moonstone at a glance
- Population
- 1,537
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,815State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $598,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,500/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Westhaven-Moonstone a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westhaven-Moonstone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westhaven-Moonstone the median home value is $598,100, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,293 a month in housing costs.
Westhaven-Moonstone median household income
The median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone is $66,815 and the income per person is $41,279. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Westhaven-Moonstone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 730
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.44
Westhaven-Moonstone demographics
- Population
- 1,537
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 629
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westhaven-Moonstone ›
Education in Westhaven-Moonstone
55.1% of adults 25 and older in Westhaven-Moonstone have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westhaven-Moonstone
- Unemployment rate
- 16.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Westhaven-Moonstone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 1,537 | $66,815 | $598,100 | $2,500 |
| Trinidad | 347 | $105,833 | $834,000 | $2,139 |
| Fieldbrook | 736 | $85,673 | $603,400 | $1,240 |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | $73,327 | $457,600 | $1,607 |
| Big Lagoon | 138 | $57,438 | $628,800 | — |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
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What is the median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone, CA?
The median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone is $66,815, 33% lower 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 Westhaven-Moonstone?
The median home value in Westhaven-Moonstone is $598,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Westhaven-Moonstone?
The median gross rent in Westhaven-Moonstone is $2,500 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Westhaven-Moonstone, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Westhaven-Moonstone?
The median age in Westhaven-Moonstone is 44.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Westhaven-Moonstone?
The average commute to work in Westhaven-Moonstone is 25 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westhaven-Moonstone?
The unemployment rate in Westhaven-Moonstone is 16.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westhaven-Moonstone?
55.1% of adults in Westhaven-Moonstone 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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