Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA

Full City Profile · California · Marin County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,795 Population 422/sq mi density
$128,656 Median Income $75,201 per capita
$922,400 Home Value $1,128,391 Zillow
$3,200 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,656 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$922,400 home value, $3,200/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,656
71% above
$75,201 per capita
Home Value
$922,400
227% above
Zillow: $1,128,391
Median Rent
$3,200/mo
175% above
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
34% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Lagunitas-Forest Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
171%
Home Value
327%
Rent
275%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lagunitas-Forest Knolls a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls residents earn a median household income of $128,656 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,201. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls is $922,400 , 227% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,128,391. Median rent is $3,200/month, with 32.1% 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 1948.

Education

60.0% of adults in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,795
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,656
Per Capita$75,201
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799

Housing

C+
Home Value$922,400
Rent$3,200
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$1,128,391
Housing Units937
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,149/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation328 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls was built in 1948.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.