Living in Beale AFB, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beale AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Beale AFB has 1,344 residents with a median age of 23.6. The median household income is $70,061 (29% lower than the California median), the median rent is $2,758/month.
Beale AFB is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Beale AFB at a glance
- Population
- 1,344
- Median age
- 23.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $70,061State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $2,758/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 1.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Beale AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Beale AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beale AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,758 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Beale AFB median household income
The median household income in Beale AFB is $70,061 and the income per person is $24,927. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Beale AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 417
- Owner-occupied
- 1.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 98.5%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 3.33
Beale AFB demographics
- Population
- 1,344
- Median age
- 23.6
- Under 18
- 40.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 403
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beale AFB ›
Education in Beale AFB
31% of adults 25 and older in Beale AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beale AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Beale AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beale AFB | 1,344 | $70,061 | — | $2,758 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | $1,264 |
| Sheridan | 1,183 | $95,652 | $465,300 | $1,835 |
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | $371,700 | $1,211 |
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | $384,500 | $1,326 |
| Penn Valley | 1,678 | $64,737 | $500,700 | $1,230 |
| Marysville | 12,726 | $56,430 | $292,300 | $1,295 |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,792 | $85,771 | $551,800 | $2,507 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | $555,300 | $2,302 |
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What is the median household income in Beale AFB, CA?
The median household income in Beale AFB is $70,061, 29% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Beale AFB?
The median gross rent in Beale AFB is $2,758 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Beale AFB, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Beale AFB?
The median age in Beale AFB is 23.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Beale AFB?
The average commute to work in Beale AFB is 19 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beale AFB?
The unemployment rate in Beale AFB is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beale AFB?
31% of adults in Beale AFB 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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