Elkhorn, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,201 Population 250/sq mi density
$124,464 Median Income $52,221 per capita
$774,600 Home Value $674,163 Zillow
$2,479 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$124,464 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$774,600 home value, $2,479/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkhorn, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,464
66% above
$52,221 per capita
Home Value
$774,600
175% above
Zillow: $674,163
Median Rent
$2,479/mo
113% above
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Elkhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elkhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
275%
Rent
213%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkhorn 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

Elkhorn residents earn a median household income of $124,464 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,221. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Elkhorn is $774,600 , 175% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $674,163. Median rent is $2,479/month, with 41.3% 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

33.8% of adults in Elkhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkhorn has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,201
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$124,464
Per Capita$52,221
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

B
Home Value$774,600
Rent$2,479
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$674,163
Housing Units372
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.1%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation256 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Elkhorn was built in 1975.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.