At a Glance
Median Income
$111,021
$36,003 per capita
Home Value
$787,400
Zillow: $816,554
Median Rent
$2,080/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.4% smoking rate
How Interlaken Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Interlaken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Interlaken a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Interlaken residents earn a median household income of $111,021 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,003. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Interlaken is $787,400 , 179% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $816,554. Median rent is $2,080/month, with 41.0% 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 1969.
Education
18.0% of adults in Interlaken hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Interlaken 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
Population8,191
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,021
Per Capita$36,003
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C+
Home Value$787,400
Rent$2,080
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$816,554
Housing Units2,015
Rent Burden41.0%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation131 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Interlaken was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
31.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.