Living in Big River, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big River · Census data 2020–2024
Big River has 1,140 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $39,773 (60% lower than the California median), the median home value is $126,200, the median rent is $839/month.
Big River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big River at a glance
- Population
- 1,140
- Median age
- 59.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $39,773State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $126,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Big River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Big River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big River the median home value is $126,200, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Big River median household income
The median household income in Big River is $39,773 and the income per person is $31,001. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Big River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 968
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 38.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.91
38.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big River has many vacation and second homes.
Big River demographics
- Population
- 1,140
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.9%
- Households
- 596
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big River ›
Education in Big River
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Big River have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big River
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Big River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River | 1,140 | $39,773 | $126,200 | $839 |
| Bluewater | 897 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $892 |
| Bluewater | 177 | $55,500 | $77,200 | — |
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | $191,900 | $924 |
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | $300,000 | $964 |
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | $221,400 | $646 |
| Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | $455,400 | $1,320 |
| Bouse | 1,203 | $47,691 | $139,700 | — |
| Desert Hills | 2,944 | $62,361 | $281,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Big River, CA?
The median household income in Big River is $39,773, 60% 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 Big River?
The median home value in Big River is $126,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Big River?
The median gross rent in Big River is $839 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Big River, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Big River?
The median age in Big River is 59.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Big River?
The average commute to work in Big River is 13 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big River?
The unemployment rate in Big River is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big River?
10.6% of adults in Big River 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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