Living in Bodfish, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bodfish · Census data 2020–2024
Bodfish has 1,694 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $39,863 (60% lower than the California median), the median home value is $145,800, the median rent is $974/month.
Bodfish at a glance
- Population
- 1,694
- Median age
- 56.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $39,863State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $145,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $974/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Bodfish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bodfish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bodfish the median home value is $145,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Bodfish median household income
The median household income in Bodfish is $39,863 and the income per person is $22,907. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bodfish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,038
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.14
Bodfish demographics
- Population
- 1,694
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 791
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bodfish ›
Education in Bodfish
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Bodfish have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bodfish
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
Bodfish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodfish | 1,694 | $39,863 | $145,800 | $974 |
| Lake Isabella | 4,059 | $26,661 | $132,900 | $1,163 |
| Mountain Mesa | 600 | $64,531 | $228,200 | $851 |
| Wofford Heights | 2,656 | $38,686 | $206,300 | $911 |
| Weldon | 2,493 | $35,221 | $178,800 | $1,120 |
| Kernville | 857 | $49,883 | $406,400 | — |
| Onyx | 245 | $24,297 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Bodfish, CA?
The median household income in Bodfish is $39,863, 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 Bodfish?
The median home value in Bodfish is $145,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bodfish?
The median gross rent in Bodfish is $974 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Bodfish, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the California median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
What is the median age in Bodfish?
The median age in Bodfish is 56.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bodfish?
The average commute to work in Bodfish is 20 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bodfish?
The unemployment rate in Bodfish is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bodfish?
15.3% of adults in Bodfish 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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