Living in Anza, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anza · Census data 2020–2024
Anza has 1,898 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $83,558 (16% lower than the California median), the median home value is $346,600, the median rent is $1,580/month.
Anza at a glance
- Population
- 1,898
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $83,558State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $346,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,580/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Anza a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Anza
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anza the median home value is $346,600, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,580 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,645 a month in housing costs.
Anza median household income
The median household income in Anza is $83,558 and the income per person is $35,050. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Anza: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,103
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.68
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Anza has many vacation and second homes.
Anza demographics
- Population
- 1,898
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 707
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anza ›
Education in Anza
18% of adults 25 and older in Anza have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anza
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Anza vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anza | 1,898 | $83,558 | $346,600 | $1,580 |
| Lake Riverside | 1,262 | $128,636 | $430,800 | — |
| Aguanga | 961 | $79,808 | $718,800 | $797 |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 3,957 | $73,678 | $532,400 | $1,554 |
| Sage | 3,781 | $119,938 | $569,300 | $2,363 |
| Valle Vista | 18,602 | $66,825 | $336,200 | $1,738 |
| East Hemet | 20,257 | $82,096 | $419,700 | $1,655 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
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What is the median household income in Anza, CA?
The median household income in Anza is $83,558, 16% 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 Anza?
The median home value in Anza is $346,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Anza?
The median gross rent in Anza is $1,580 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Anza, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Anza?
The median age in Anza is 35.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Anza?
The average commute to work in Anza is 34 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anza?
The unemployment rate in Anza is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anza?
18% of adults in Anza 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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