At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$135,820 per capita
Home Value
$989,600
Zillow: $1,012,258
Bachelor's Degree+
86.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
10.9% smoking rate
How La Honda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Honda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Honda a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Honda residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $135,820. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Honda is $989,600 , 251% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,012,258. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
86.0% of adults in La Honda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(155% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Honda has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population1,094
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$135,820
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
A
Home Value$989,600
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$1,012,258
Housing Units707
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+62.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute37 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in La Honda was built in 1947.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.