What are the schools like in Interlaken, CA?

Interlaken is served primarily by Pajaro Valley Unified. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Interlaken?

The median household income in Interlaken, CA is $108,695 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Interlaken, CA?

Interlaken has an average high temperature of 62.0°F in January and 71.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches.

Interlaken, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Interlaken, CA affordable or expensive?

Interlaken's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Interlaken is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $657,100 and the median rent is $2,066 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Interlaken, CA?

Interlaken has a violent crime rate of 368.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1322.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Interlaken, CA a Good Place to Live?

Interlaken is a small town of 8,039 in California, with a median household income of $108,695 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Interlaken stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Interlaken is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Interlaken city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.6

Interlaken's overall cost of living index is 112.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Interlaken costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Interlaken, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$657,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,066	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,695	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Interlaken's violent crime rate is 368.6 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

368.6 /100k

Property Crime

1322.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Interlaken is served primarily by Pajaro Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Interlaken, CA	National Avg
School District	Pajaro Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Interlaken sees average highs of 62.0°F in January and 71.1°F in July, with 22.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Interlaken, CA
Average High — January	62.0°F
Average High — July	71.1°F
Annual Precipitation	22.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Interlaken, CA	National Avg
Population	8,039	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	62.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Amesti, CA 3 mi Watsonville, CA 3 mi Freedom, CA 3 mi Pajaro, CA 3 mi Corralitos, CA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Interlaken

Interlaken, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95076

Interlaken vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interlaken, CA affordable or expensive?

Interlaken's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Interlaken roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $657,100 and median rent is $2,066/month.

What is the crime rate in Interlaken, CA?

Interlaken's violent crime rate is 368.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1322.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Interlaken?

Public schools in Interlaken are operated by Pajaro Valley Unified. The district has 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Interlaken, CA a good place to live?

Interlaken, CA has a population of 8,039, a median household income of $108,695, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Interlaken?

Interlaken averages 62.0°F in January and 71.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Interlaken?

Interlaken, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95076.

What is the population of Interlaken?

The population of Interlaken, California is 8,039 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Interlaken?

Key numbers for living in Interlaken: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $657,100, median household income $108,695, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Interlaken side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.