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Laytonville, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
720
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
0
Laytonville and its ZIP codes
Laytonville at a glance
- Laytonville is 47% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,656 a year, 62% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,100 (49% below California) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Laytonville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laytonville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,656
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$378,100
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
3.3%
Median age
57.8
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Russian Americans (119), German Americans (68), Irish Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Laytonville.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
How people get to work
Laytonville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laytonville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laytonville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Laytonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoveloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| WillitsCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Fort BraggCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laytonville, CA in?
- Laytonville is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Laytonville, CA?
- About 720 people live in Laytonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laytonville?
- Nearby places include Covelo (16 mi), Brooktrails (17 mi), Leggett (18 mi), Cleone (20 mi), Willits (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023