Living in Anderson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson has 11,255 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $47,375 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $283,000, the median rent is $962/month.
Anderson at a glance
- Population
- 11,255
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $283,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Anderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Anderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson the median home value is $283,000, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,861 a month in housing costs.
Anderson median household income
The median household income in Anderson is $47,375 and the income per person is $28,346. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Anderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,187
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.31
Anderson demographics
- Population
- 11,255
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 4,825
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson ›
Education in Anderson
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Anderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 11,255 | $47,375 | $283,000 | $962 |
| Cottonwood | 7,408 | $95,577 | $363,000 | $1,391 |
| Happy Valley | 5,944 | $92,222 | $334,100 | $1,282 |
| Lake California | 3,808 | $92,051 | $352,800 | $1,606 |
| Palo Cedro | 3,685 | $120,152 | $551,600 | $1,375 |
| Redding | 93,409 | $70,466 | $382,300 | $1,379 |
| Millville | 939 | $141,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Centerville | 1,954 | $122,500 | $595,900 | — |
| Shasta | 1,387 | $111,250 | $395,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Anderson, CA?
The median household income in Anderson is $47,375, 52% 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 Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $283,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Anderson?
The median gross rent in Anderson is $962 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Anderson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Anderson?
The median age in Anderson is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Anderson?
The average commute to work in Anderson is 20 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?
The unemployment rate in Anderson is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson?
15.6% of adults in Anderson 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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