California · Metropolitan Area
La Selva Beach is a small town in California with a population of 2,519. Residents earn $159,094 per year, which is 112% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Selva Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. La Selva Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in La Selva Beach is $159,094, which is significantly higher than the national average — 112% above $75,149. This places La Selva Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in La Selva Beach is $1,195,100, making it a premium housing market at 324% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
La Selva Beach is a highly educated community — 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Selva Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. 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 48.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $159,094 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,154 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,930 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.66% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $1,195,100 |
| 324% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $2,195,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $779 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,874 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.66% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.4 inches |
| 41% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9274°N, 121.8444°W |
| County FIPS | 06069 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.8% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |