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Ben Lomond, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
Ben Lomond, CA
At a Glance
How Ben Lomond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ben Lomond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ben Lomond a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ben Lomond residents earn a median household income of $120,977 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,910. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ben Lomond is $956,100 , 239% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $895,924. Median rent is $2,550/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Ben Lomond reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Ben Lomond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ben Lomond has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.