At a Glance
Median Income
$42,333
$13,361 per capita
Home Value
$169,900
Zillow: $258,112
Median Rent
$839/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
34.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Lost Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Hills a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lost Hills residents earn a median household income of $42,333 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,361. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Hills is $169,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,112. Median rent is $839/month, with 24.5% 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 1983.
Education
3.2% of adults in Lost Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
34.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Hills has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population1,861
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born39.5%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,333
Per Capita$13,361
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$169,900
Rent$839
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$258,112
Housing Units497
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation250 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lost Hills was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
39.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.