California · Metropolitan Area
Acalanes Ridge is a small town in California with a population of 1,025. Residents earn $172,667 per year, which is 130% above the national average.
Based on current data, Acalanes Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Acalanes Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Acalanes Ridge is $172,667, which is significantly higher than the national average — 130% above $75,149. This places Acalanes Ridge among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Acalanes Ridge is $1,574,600, making it a premium housing market at 459% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Acalanes Ridge is a highly educated community — 73.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Acalanes Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $172,667 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,394 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $232,794 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,186 |
| County GDP | $217,018M |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Healthcare | 2,617 |
| Retail | 1,916 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
| Census Median | $1,574,600 |
| 459% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.7 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9047°N, 122.0786°W |
| County FIPS | 06081 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,228/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Retail Stores | 1,916 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |