Westhaven-Moonstone, CA

California

Westhaven-Moonstone is a small town in California with a population of 1,374. Residents earn $63,843 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,374 Population 170/sq mi density
$63,843 Median Income $42,485 per capita
$497,400 Home Value
$1,926 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,843 median income, 10.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$497,400 home value, $1,926/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,843
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $497,400
76% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.5%
71% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,926
66% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Westhaven-Moonstone Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,374
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,843
Per Capita$42,485
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$7,591M
Commute27 min

Housing

C
Home Value$497,400
Rent$1,926
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+98.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Libraries13

Is Westhaven-Moonstone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westhaven-Moonstone receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Westhaven-Moonstone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone is $63,843, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westhaven-Moonstone is $497,400, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,926 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Westhaven-Moonstone is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Westhaven-Moonstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Westhaven-Moonstone has a population of 1,374 with a density of 170 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,374
Total Population
170
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
8.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Westhaven-Moonstone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westhaven-Moonstone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone is $63,843, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Westhaven-Moonstone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,843
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,485
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
IRS Avg AGI$64,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,685
County GDP$7,591M

Business (County)

Restaurants393
Healthcare384
Retail538
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Westhaven-Moonstone is $497,400, 76% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,926 (66% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$497,400
76% above US avg
Median List Price$797,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$797,500
$/Sq Ft$682
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.5%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,926
66% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Westhaven-Moonstone, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westhaven-Moonstone vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities384

Crime Rates: Westhaven-Moonstone vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Westhaven-Moonstone has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates41.0361°N, 124.0908°W
County FIPS06023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.6%
D 62%

Winner: Democrat by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.5%
71% above US avg
High School+98.9%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density170/sq mi
Total Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities384
Restaurants393
Retail Stores538

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Work from Home12.8%

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