Living in Avery, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avery · Census data 2020–2024
Avery has 268 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $47,056 (53% lower than the California median), the median home value is $458,100.
Avery is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avery at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 51.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,056State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $458,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
Is Avery a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Avery
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avery the median home value is $458,100, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Avery median household income
The median household income in Avery is $47,056 and the income per person is $22,094. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Avery: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 38.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.37
38.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Avery has many vacation and second homes.
Avery demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avery ›
Education in Avery
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Avery have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avery
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Avery vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | 268 | $47,056 | $458,100 | — |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
| Forest Meadows | 1,623 | $89,044 | $539,700 | — |
| Arnold | 2,482 | $92,467 | $485,700 | $1,613 |
| Murphys | 1,951 | $73,571 | $525,700 | $1,523 |
| Douglas Flat | 181 | $128,434 | $337,400 | — |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | — |
| Dorrington | 406 | $209,022 | $478,600 | — |
| Cedar Ridge | 1,671 | $82,308 | $407,000 | $1,615 |
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What is the median household income in Avery, CA?
The median household income in Avery is $47,056, 53% 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 Avery?
The median home value in Avery is $458,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Avery, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Avery?
The median age in Avery is 51.8 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Avery?
The unemployment rate in Avery is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avery?
21.4% of adults in Avery 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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