All Countries
Ben Lomond, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,849
Population
818/sq mi density
$120,977
Median Income
$62,910 per capita
$956,100
Home Value
$895,924 Zillow
$2,550
Median Rent
41.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
2,238 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$120,977 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$956,100 home value, $2,550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$956,100
239% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,550/mo
119% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,751
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$956,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$895,924
Median Sale Price
$996,000
Median List Price
$899,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
25.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,550/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
110 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
44.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$863
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $956,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $895,924 |
| Median Sale Price | $996,000 |
| Median List Price | $899,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $863 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,550 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 110 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 44.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $863 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,751 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |