At a Glance
Median Income
$120,977
$62,910 per capita
Home Value
$956,100
Zillow: $919,077
Median Rent
$2,550/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ben Lomond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 11.4% (217% 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 $919,077. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,849
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$120,977
Per Capita$62,910
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
C
Home Value$956,100
Rent$2,550
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$919,077
Housing Units2,751
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Ben Lomond was built in 1966.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.