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Westhaven-Moonstone, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,374 Population 170/sq mi density
$63,843 Median Income $42,485 per capita
$497,400 Home Value $587,302 Zillow
$1,926 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
439 Violent Crime/100K 3,955 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westhaven-Moonstone, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,843
15% below
$42,485 per capita
Home Value
$497,400
76% above
Zillow: $587,302
Median Rent
$1,926/mo
66% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
439/100K
16% above
3,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
71% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Westhaven-Moonstone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
176%
Rent
166%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
116%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westhaven-Moonstone 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

Westhaven-Moonstone residents earn a median household income of $63,843 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,485. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westhaven-Moonstone is $497,400 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,302. Median rent is $1,926/month, with 51.0% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Westhaven-Moonstone reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,955/100K.

Education

57.5% of adults in Westhaven-Moonstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,374
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,843
Per Capita$42,485
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

C
Home Value$497,400
Rent$1,926
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$587,302
Housing Units655
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent439/100K
Property3,955/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Westhaven-Moonstone was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.