To get a feel for the affluence of the residents of La Honda City, you can use a wealth index. Wealth indexes are based on several indicators of affluence, such as the average household income, net worth, and value of material possessions. The Wealth Index represents the relative level of wealth in a community in relation to the national average. A value over 100 indicates affluence; a value below 100 shows affluence below average. The table below shows the average wealth of La Honda City residents compared to 1,521 other incorporated cities in California. The highest value corresponds to the city Ranked #1, and the lowest value is the 75th percentile.
The median household income in La Honda is $73,688. In 2016, the median gross rent in La Honda was $1,570/mo, which includes utility bills and some other costs associated with housing. In comparison, the average rent in California is $1,255/mo, while those living in San Francisco pay $1,558, respectively. La Honda's median age is 41.7 years, with males being slightly older than females.