At a Glance
Median Income
$77,639
$21,922 per capita
Home Value
$581,300
Zillow: $735,950
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
58.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.5% smoking rate
How Boronda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boronda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boronda a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boronda residents earn a median household income of $77,639 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,922. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boronda is $581,300 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $735,950. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 34.6% 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 1975.
Education
13.7% of adults in Boronda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
58.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boronda has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,246
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density3,940/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born38.7%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,639
Per Capita$21,922
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C
Home Value$581,300
Rent$1,964
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$735,950
Housing Units465
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking11.5%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+58.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations47
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Boronda was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
38.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.