Ben Lomond, CA Housing Market & City Data

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5.0

Average City Rating

6,890

Population Estimate

$719,984

Median Home Value

98.1%

Employment Rate

38.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

Ben Lomond City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Ben Lomond home.

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(1 Reviews)

Paul Burrowes

Jul 9, 2024

Ben Lomond, an unincorporated former logging town in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is located 12 miles north of Santa Cruz along Highway 9. The town, home to just over 6,000 residents, is also the site of Loch Lomond reservoir. The charming town of Ben Lomond offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. From easy to moderately challenging, the area's hiking trails allow you to soak in the vistas. When not exploring the trails, the town's delightful restaurants and shops invite discovery. Ben Lomond's mild climate and natural beauty provide an ideal blend of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions for residents. About Ben Lomond: https://www.burrowes.com/ben-lomond/

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$579

Median Listing Price$824,500

Median Days on Market63

Active Listings16

New Listings6

Total Listings (Active + Pending)22

Avg Listing Price$984,713

Avg Listing Price Change MoM-11%

Avg Listing Price Change YoY3%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.16

Family Dual Income55.3

Median Household Income$95,814

Median Individual Income$41,626

Home Ownership71.9%

Home Value$719,984

Median Rent$1,863

Rent Burden31.3%

Poverty9.2%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

No Highschool Degree or GED4.5%
Highschool Education14.8%
Some College41.8%
Bachelors Degree26.8%
Graduate Degree12.1%
Total College or Above38.9%
Stem Degree49.3%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

Male47.9%
Female52.1%

MARITAL STATUS

Married49.4%
Divorced11.9%
Never Married34.8%
Widowed3.9%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityBen Lomond

State IDCA

Population6,890

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group	% of Population
Under 18	20.5%
19–29	14.5%
30–39	13.9%
40–49	13.3%

Age Group	% of Population
50–59	13.2%
60–69	16.4%
70–79	6.1%
80+	2.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation67.4%

Unemployment Rate1.9%

Disabled10.3%

ETHNICITY

White92.5%

Black0.3%

Asian1.2%

Native American0.6%

Pacific Islander0.0%

Other2.7%

Multiple2.7%

OTHER

Hispanic12.2%

Limited English0.0%

Health Uninsured3.5%

Veteran5.5%

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