San Lucas, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
181 Population 464/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $15,988 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $516,924 Zillow
$1,643 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $1,643/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

San Lucas, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$15,988 per capita
Home Value
$179,200
36% below
Zillow: $516,924
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
41% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
49.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How San Lucas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Lucas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
64%
Rent
141%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Lucas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Lucas residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,988. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Lucas is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,924. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 26.7% 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 1975.

Education

3.6% of adults in San Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 49.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Lucas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population181
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$15,988
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent$1,643
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$516,924
Housing Units78
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation402 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+49.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in San Lucas was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.