Living in American Canyon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of American Canyon · Census data 2020–2024
American Canyon has 21,691 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $121,700 (23% higher than the California median), the median home value is $692,600, the median rent is $2,537/month.
American Canyon at a glance
- Population
- 21,691
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,700State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $692,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,537/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is American Canyon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in American Canyon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In American Canyon the median home value is $692,600, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,537 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,066 a month in housing costs.
American Canyon median household income
The median household income in American Canyon is $121,700 and the income per person is $43,319. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in American Canyon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,131
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.60
American Canyon demographics
- Population
- 21,691
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 5,988
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of American Canyon ›
Education in American Canyon
32.7% of adults 25 and older in American Canyon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in American Canyon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
American Canyon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon | 21,691 | $121,700 | $692,600 | $2,537 |
| Vallejo | 124,268 | $90,171 | $589,500 | $2,073 |
| Green Valley | 1,364 | $142,000 | $1,200,200 | $2,394 |
| Napa | 78,239 | $105,963 | $856,400 | $2,282 |
| Crockett | 3,372 | $110,899 | $776,100 | $2,287 |
| Benicia | 26,749 | $121,204 | $810,000 | $2,280 |
| Rodeo | 8,976 | $91,484 | $663,200 | $2,190 |
| Port Costa | 296 | $38,929 | $600,000 | — |
| Hercules | 26,302 | $129,397 | $769,400 | $2,991 |
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What is the median household income in American Canyon, CA?
The median household income in American Canyon is $121,700, 23% higher 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 American Canyon?
The median home value in American Canyon is $692,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in American Canyon?
The median gross rent in American Canyon is $2,537 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is American Canyon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in American Canyon?
The median age in American Canyon is 36.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in American Canyon?
The average commute to work in American Canyon is 30 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in American Canyon?
The unemployment rate in American Canyon is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is American Canyon?
32.7% of adults in American Canyon 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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