Living in Biola, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Biola · Census data 2020–2024
Biola has 1,070 residents with a median age of 24.7. The median household income is $43,185 (56% lower than the California median), the median home value is $246,100, the median rent is $980/month.
Biola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Biola at a glance
- Population
- 1,070
- Median age
- 24.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $43,185State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $246,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Biola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 38%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Biola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Biola the median home value is $246,100, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,481 a month in housing costs.
Biola median household income
The median household income in Biola is $43,185 and the income per person is $12,674. 38% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Biola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 284
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 4.04
Biola demographics
- Population
- 1,070
- Median age
- 24.7
- Under 18
- 42.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 23%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Biola ›
Education in Biola
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Biola have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Biola
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 42.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Biola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola | 1,070 | $43,185 | $246,100 | $980 |
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | $370,900 | $1,223 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| Parkwood | 1,758 | $61,645 | $237,500 | $1,536 |
| Parksdale | 2,885 | $51,587 | $274,700 | $1,656 |
| West Park | 1,136 | $60,625 | $251,600 | $1,227 |
| Madera Ranchos | 3,037 | $126,583 | $492,600 | — |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,503 | $105,781 | $512,700 | $1,428 |
| Madera | 67,831 | $63,933 | $359,900 | $1,353 |
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What is the median household income in Biola, CA?
The median household income in Biola is $43,185, 56% 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 Biola?
The median home value in Biola is $246,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Biola?
The median gross rent in Biola is $980 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Biola, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 38%.
What is the median age in Biola?
The median age in Biola is 24.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Biola?
The average commute to work in Biola is 24 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Biola?
The unemployment rate in Biola is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Biola?
9.2% of adults in Biola 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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