Population 6,939 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Felton
Household size in Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Felton has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Felton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Felton: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Felton has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
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 Felton
Renters in Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Felton is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.4%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Felton than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of California. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Felton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 68 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,320 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,084 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,029 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,341 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,021 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Felton costs $2,341 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,021 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Felton
Bachelor's degrees in Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Felton: 58.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Felton: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 32 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Felton
| Period | Felton | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Felton than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Felton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton | 2.41 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 22.4% | 8.1% | 1962 | $2,341 | 58.5% | 98.2% | 4.2% |
| Mount Hermon | 2.01 | 45.2 | 4.9% | 34.9% | 18.0% | 1956 | $1,953 | 63.2% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Ben Lomond | 2.45 | 47.2 | 8.4% | 28.6% | 4.8% | 1963 | $2,385 | 46.0% | 98.1% | 10.8% |
| Scotts Valley | 2.45 | 47.2 | 6.6% | 24.8% | 6.4% | 1982 | $2,621 | 57.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
| Brookdale | 2.26 | 38.5 | 3.0% | 40.1% | 18.2% | 1974 | $1,760 | 47.4% | 99.7% | 4.9% |
| Lompico | 2.28 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 19.1% | 9.9% | 1964 | $2,670 | 51.6% | 99.9% | 9.1% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.45 | 38.6 | 8.1% | 47.0% | 9.3% | 1971 | $2,418 | 53.3% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| Boulder Creek | 2.34 | 47.4 | 9.7% | 23.4% | 11.4% | 1964 | $2,108 | 41.6% | 95.4% | 9.1% |
| Soquel | 2.63 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 26.1% | 7.0% | 1976 | $2,127 | 52.2% | 96.8% | 6.0% |
| Swanton | 2.47 | 44.6 | 4.9% | 42.5% | 10.2% | 1972 | $2,531 | 40.6% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Capitola | 2.15 | 47.6 | 9.9% | 48.3% | 10.4% | 1974 | $2,416 | 47.0% | 90.6% | 2.2% |
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 Felton. 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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