Living in Berry Creek, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berry Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Berry Creek has 760 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $45,673 (54% lower than the California median), the median home value is $249,200, the median rent is $1,344/month.
Berry Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Berry Creek at a glance
- Population
- 760
- Median age
- 54.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $45,673State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $249,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,344/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 57 min
Is Berry Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the California median; an average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 37.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Berry Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berry Creek the median home value is $249,200, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,775 a month in housing costs.
Berry Creek median household income
The median household income in Berry Creek is $45,673 and the income per person is $25,598. 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Berry Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 28.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.32
Berry Creek demographics
- Population
- 760
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 328
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 20.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berry Creek ›
Education in Berry Creek
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Berry Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berry Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 19.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 57 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Berry Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Creek | 760 | $45,673 | $249,200 | $1,344 |
| Yankee Hill | 232 | $76,806 | $534,100 | — |
| Kelly Ridge | 2,825 | $54,631 | $277,600 | $2,505 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | $405,400 | $1,211 |
| Concow | 183 | $37,000 | — | — |
| Oroville | 19,752 | $52,270 | $311,600 | $1,093 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | $261,500 | $1,412 |
| Butte Valley | 1,087 | $97,934 | $462,100 | — |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | $254,900 | $1,178 |
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What is the median household income in Berry Creek, CA?
The median household income in Berry Creek is $45,673, 54% 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 Berry Creek?
The median home value in Berry Creek is $249,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Berry Creek?
The median gross rent in Berry Creek is $1,344 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Berry Creek, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the California median; an average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 37.8%.
What is the median age in Berry Creek?
The median age in Berry Creek is 54.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Berry Creek?
The average commute to work in Berry Creek is 57 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berry Creek?
The unemployment rate in Berry Creek is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berry Creek?
10.1% of adults in Berry Creek 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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