Population 1,726 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Del Rey Oaks
Household size in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Del Rey Oaks is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Del Rey Oaks skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in Del Rey Oaks, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Del Rey Oaks
Renters in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Del Rey Oaks rent their homes (29.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 31.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Del Rey Oaks as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in California overall (7.3%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +6 |
Del Rey Oaks is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,739 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,887 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,276 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,200 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,461 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Del Rey Oaks costs $3,200 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Del Rey Oaks
Bachelor's degrees in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Del Rey Oaks than nationally: 44.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Del Rey Oaks: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Del Rey Oaks
| Period | Del Rey Oaks | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Del Rey Oaks: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Del Rey Oaks compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey Oaks | 2.35 | 49.3 | 2.8% | 29.7% | 9.4% | 1959 | $3,200 | 44.6% | 95.8% | 10.9% |
| Sand City | 2.59 | 34.5 | 14.2% | 76.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $2,162 | 25.2% | 67.6% | 1.7% |
| Seaside | 2.96 | 36.3 | 13.5% | 64.6% | 10.3% | 1972 | $2,341 | 32.9% | 81.6% | 5.7% |
| Monterey | 2.16 | 44.4 | 7.5% | 61.5% | 10.8% | 1969 | $2,481 | 52.2% | 93.4% | 7.1% |
| Carmel | 2.34 | 58.6 | 4.7% | 27.9% | 24.9% | 1971 | $2,305 | 64.3% | 96.8% | 3.7% |
| Pacific Grove | 2.10 | 52.0 | 5.3% | 50.0% | 13.2% | 1953 | $2,546 | 59.4% | 94.9% | 6.1% |
| Del Monte Forest | 2.03 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 15.5% | 28.7% | 1970 | $3,365 | 62.8% | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| Carmel-By-The-Sea | 1.92 | 67.6 | 8.7% | 38.6% | 51.7% | 1951 | $2,714 | 70.7% | 95.6% | 2.8% |
| Marina | 2.81 | 36.8 | 10.2% | 57.0% | 10.5% | 1991 | $2,432 | 49.7% | 90.3% | 6.6% |
| Carmel Highlands | 2.30 | 65.7 | 5.9% | 19.7% | 31.7% | 1971 | $2,894 | 52.2% | 88.3% | 3.7% |
| Robles Del Rio | 2.46 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 21.9% | 1984 | $1,337 | 69.3% | 98.8% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Del Rey Oaks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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