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Boronda, CA

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California.

Population

1,351

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,354

ZIP codes

0

Boronda and its ZIP codes

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Boronda at a glance

  • Boronda is about 9.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $63,125 a year, 36% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $578,000 (21% below California) and median rent is $2,112 a month.

Local data for Boronda, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Boronda, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$63,125

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$578,000

Median rent

$2,112/mo

Homeownership

40.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.1%

Median age

33.3

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,020), Filipino Americans (153), Italian Americans (82).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Boronda.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,594

198,525 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,175

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.9B

FY 2026, $6,526 per person

Monterey County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Boronda, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.1%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home9.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Boronda, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

600

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

1,190

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

71° / 41°F

15.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Boronda, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.1%

U.S. 11.1% +10.0 pts

Cities near Boronda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SalinasCity2.4 mi23.5
SpreckelsCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.1
CastrovilleCensus-designated place6.4 mi1
MarinaCity6.8 mi8.9
PrunedaleCensus-designated place7.9 mi46.1
ElkhornCensus-designated place8.5 mi4.8
SeasideCity9.3 mi8.9
Moss LandingCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.4
Sand CityCity11 mi0.5
Del Rey OaksCity11 mi1.1
Las LomasCensus-designated place12 mi1
ChualarCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
AromasCensus-designated place13 mi4.7
San Juan BautistaCity13 mi0.8
MontereyCity14 mi8.6
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place14 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Boronda, CA in?
Boronda is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Boronda, CA?
About 1,351 people live in Boronda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Boronda?
Nearby places include Salinas (2.4 mi), Spreckels (5.2 mi), Castroville (6.4 mi), Marina (6.8 mi), Prunedale (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023