Living in Ahwahnee, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ahwahnee · Census data 2020–2024
Ahwahnee has 1,453 residents with a median age of 68.3. The median household income is $77,391 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $470,400, the median rent is $2,417/month.
Ahwahnee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ahwahnee at a glance
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 68.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,391State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $470,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,417/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Ahwahnee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Ahwahnee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ahwahnee the median home value is $470,400, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,417 per month, which is 39.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,067 a month in housing costs.
Ahwahnee median household income
The median household income in Ahwahnee is $77,391 and the income per person is $51,363. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ahwahnee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.02
Ahwahnee demographics
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 68.3
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 60.2%
- Households
- 708
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ahwahnee ›
Education in Ahwahnee
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Ahwahnee have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ahwahnee
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 41%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Ahwahnee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahwahnee | 1,453 | $77,391 | $470,400 | $2,417 |
| Nipinnawasee | 558 | $75,495 | $340,200 | — |
| Oakhurst | 6,091 | $82,056 | $392,600 | $1,728 |
| Coarsegold | 3,967 | $80,861 | $350,000 | $1,121 |
| Bass Lake | 499 | $133,964 | — | — |
| Bootjack | 400 | $105,000 | $386,600 | — |
| Yosemite Lakes | 5,288 | $97,813 | $374,000 | $1,907 |
| Wawona | 125 | $70,353 | $750,000 | $1,133 |
| North Fork | 2,999 | $71,619 | $382,600 | $1,399 |
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What is the median household income in Ahwahnee, CA?
The median household income in Ahwahnee is $77,391, 22% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ahwahnee?
The median home value in Ahwahnee is $470,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ahwahnee?
The median gross rent in Ahwahnee is $2,417 per month, about 39.3% of household income.
Is Ahwahnee, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Ahwahnee?
The median age in Ahwahnee is 68.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ahwahnee?
The average commute to work in Ahwahnee is 14 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ahwahnee?
The unemployment rate in Ahwahnee is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ahwahnee?
26.2% of adults in Ahwahnee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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