Living in Beckwourth, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beckwourth · Census data 2020–2024
Beckwourth has 388 residents with a median age of 65.8. The median home value is $378,700.
Beckwourth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Beckwourth at a glance
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 65.8State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $378,700State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.6%
Is Beckwourth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beckwourth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beckwourth the median home value is $378,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,708 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Beckwourth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 43.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.99
43.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Beckwourth has many vacation and second homes.
Beckwourth demographics
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 65.8
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 53.4%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beckwourth ›
Education in Beckwourth
54.6% of adults 25 and older in Beckwourth have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beckwourth
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Beckwourth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckwourth | 388 | — | $378,700 | — |
| Portola | 2,441 | $44,492 | $231,300 | $819 |
| Delleker | 724 | $53,698 | $334,800 | — |
| Plumas Eureka | 372 | $91,042 | $517,100 | — |
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What is the average home price in Beckwourth?
The median home value in Beckwourth is $378,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Beckwourth, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Beckwourth?
The median age in Beckwourth is 65.8 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Beckwourth?
The unemployment rate in Beckwourth is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beckwourth?
54.6% of adults in Beckwourth 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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