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La Honda, CA
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California.
Population
1,269
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
La Honda and its ZIP codes
La Honda at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $935,500 (27% above California) and median rent is $1,196 a month.
Local data for La Honda, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Honda, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$935,500
Median rent
$1,196/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
76.7%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
40.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (206), French Americans (107), Chinese Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for La Honda.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$214,295
411,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$179,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
How people get to work
La Honda, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Honda, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,346
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 41°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Honda, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near La Honda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Portola ValleyTown | 4.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Loma MarCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Palo AltoCity | 6 mi | 24.1 |
| LaderaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodsideTown | 6.7 mi | 11.5 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 7.3 mi | 9.1 |
| PescaderoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4 |
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Los AltosCity | 9.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| AthertonTown | 9.5 mi | 5 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 11 mi | 12 |
| CupertinoCity | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| North Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Honda, CA in?
- La Honda is in San Mateo County, California.
- What is the population of La Honda, CA?
- About 1,269 people live in La Honda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Honda?
- Nearby places include Portola Valley (4.1 mi), Loma Mar (4.2 mi), Palo Alto (6 mi), Ladera (6.6 mi), Woodside (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023