Living in Auberry, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auberry · Census data 2020–2024
Auberry has 3,240 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $78,512 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $375,300, the median rent is $1,452/month.
Auberry at a glance
- Population
- 3,240
- Median age
- 48.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $78,512State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $375,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,452/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Auberry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Auberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auberry the median home value is $375,300, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,452 per month, which is 13.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Auberry median household income
The median household income in Auberry is $78,512 and the income per person is $36,884. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Auberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,535
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 25.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.83
Auberry demographics
- Population
- 3,240
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 1,145
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auberry ›
Education in Auberry
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Auberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auberry
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Auberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberry | 3,240 | $78,512 | $375,300 | $1,452 |
| Shaver Lake | 371 | $99,432 | $611,900 | — |
| North Fork | 2,999 | $71,619 | $382,600 | $1,399 |
| Millerton | 1,159 | $207,109 | $616,500 | — |
| Friant | 401 | $80,370 | $236,100 | — |
| Coarsegold | 3,967 | $80,861 | $350,000 | $1,121 |
| Bass Lake | 499 | $133,964 | — | — |
| Yosemite Lakes | 5,288 | $97,813 | $374,000 | $1,907 |
| Oakhurst | 6,091 | $82,056 | $392,600 | $1,728 |
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What is the median household income in Auberry, CA?
The median household income in Auberry is $78,512, 21% 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 Auberry?
The median home value in Auberry is $375,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Auberry?
The median gross rent in Auberry is $1,452 per month, about 13.7% of household income.
Is Auberry, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Auberry?
The median age in Auberry is 48.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Auberry?
The average commute to work in Auberry is 31 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auberry?
The unemployment rate in Auberry is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auberry?
18.8% of adults in Auberry 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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