San Lorenzo, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,356 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9247.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.24% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,583 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Lorenzo grew by 15.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,042 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Lorenzo has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,538 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Lorenzo is about 13% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,294 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,170 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Lorenzo is about 9.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,170 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Lorenzo spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 251 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 251 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,784 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 55,469 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,322 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Lorenzo is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Lorenzo has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.35 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Lorenzo has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Lorenzo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Lorenzo, California.
What is the population of San Lorenzo, California?
The population of San Lorenzo, California is 28,356, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Lorenzo, California?
The population density of San Lorenzo, California is 9247.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Lorenzo, California?
The median household income in San Lorenzo, California is $109,538, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Lorenzo, California?
The median home price in San Lorenzo, California is $242,294, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Lorenzo, California?
The unemployment rate in San Lorenzo, California is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.