Living in August, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of August · Census data 2020–2024
August has 8,825 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $53,173 (46% lower than the California median), the median home value is $296,100, the median rent is $1,221/month.
August at a glance
- Population
- 8,825
- Median age
- 28State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $53,173State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $296,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,221/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.9%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is August a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in August
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In August the median home value is $296,100, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,221 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
August median household income
The median household income in August is $53,173 and the income per person is $20,633. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in August: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,572
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.81
August demographics
- Population
- 8,825
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 2,301
- Foreign-born
- 32.7%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of August ›
Education in August
3.9% of adults 25 and older in August have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in August
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
August vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 8,825 | $53,173 | $296,100 | $1,221 |
| Garden Acres | 10,667 | $66,474 | $336,000 | $1,354 |
| Stockton | 322,326 | $79,907 | $440,900 | $1,577 |
| Kennedy | 2,576 | $70,213 | $355,000 | $1,697 |
| Morada | 3,383 | $96,896 | $637,000 | $1,867 |
| Lincoln Village | 4,241 | $96,230 | $461,900 | $2,127 |
| Country Club | 10,161 | $81,464 | $382,500 | $1,848 |
| Taft Mosswood | 1,343 | $59,297 | $369,200 | $1,786 |
| Waterloo | 894 | $221,850 | $847,800 | $2,346 |
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What is the median household income in August, CA?
The median household income in August is $53,173, 46% 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 August?
The median home value in August is $296,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in August?
The median gross rent in August is $1,221 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is August, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in August?
The median age in August is 28 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in August?
The average commute to work in August is 47 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in August?
The unemployment rate in August is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is August?
3.9% of adults in August 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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