Living in Ballico, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ballico · Census data 2020–2024
Ballico has 447 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $171,875 (73% higher than the California median), the median home value is $522,100, the median rent is $892/month.
Ballico is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ballico at a glance
- Population
- 447
- Median age
- 40.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $171,875State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $522,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ballico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the California median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ballico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ballico the median home value is $522,100, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,212 a month in housing costs.
Ballico median household income
The median household income in Ballico is $171,875 and the income per person is $62,377. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ballico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.36
Ballico demographics
- Population
- 447
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ballico ›
Education in Ballico
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Ballico have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ballico
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Ballico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballico | 447 | $171,875 | $522,100 | $892 |
| Cressey | 386 | $90,333 | $225,000 | — |
| Delhi | 11,009 | $67,500 | $349,700 | $1,274 |
| Livingston | 14,606 | $74,494 | $372,700 | $1,315 |
| Winton | 11,797 | $57,015 | $339,400 | $1,156 |
| Denair | 4,914 | $98,750 | $429,800 | $1,382 |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 6,132 | $79,948 | $449,600 | $1,536 |
| Atwater | 32,162 | $64,472 | $363,400 | $1,279 |
| Turlock | 72,502 | $82,995 | $460,600 | $1,612 |
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What is the median household income in Ballico, CA?
The median household income in Ballico is $171,875, 73% higher 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 Ballico?
The median home value in Ballico is $522,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ballico?
The median gross rent in Ballico is $892 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ballico, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the California median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Ballico?
The median age in Ballico is 40.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ballico?
The average commute to work in Ballico is 29 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ballico?
The unemployment rate in Ballico is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ballico?
6.2% of adults in Ballico 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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