Living in Armona, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armona · Census data 2020–2024
Armona has 3,890 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $64,276 (35% lower than the California median), the median home value is $284,100, the median rent is $1,278/month.
Armona at a glance
- Population
- 3,890
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $64,276State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $284,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,278/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Armona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Armona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armona the median home value is $284,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,894 a month in housing costs.
Armona median household income
The median household income in Armona is $64,276 and the income per person is $22,092. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Armona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,143
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 4.01
Armona demographics
- Population
- 3,890
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 970
- Foreign-born
- 36.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armona ›
Education in Armona
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Armona have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armona
- Unemployment rate
- 17.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Armona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armona | 3,890 | $64,276 | $284,100 | $1,278 |
| Grangeville | 618 | $165,246 | $382,100 | — |
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| Lemoore | 27,102 | $83,724 | $328,300 | $1,555 |
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
| Stratford | 973 | $62,639 | $289,200 | — |
| Lemoore Station | 6,175 | $69,243 | — | $1,881 |
| Riverdale | 3,653 | $56,975 | $283,600 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in Armona, CA?
The median household income in Armona is $64,276, 35% 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 Armona?
The median home value in Armona is $284,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Armona?
The median gross rent in Armona is $1,278 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Armona, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Armona?
The median age in Armona is 31.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Armona?
The average commute to work in Armona is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armona?
The unemployment rate in Armona is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armona?
6.1% of adults in Armona 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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