Living in Bombay Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bombay Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Bombay Beach has 356 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median home value is $93,500.
Bombay Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bombay Beach at a glance
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 52.8State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $93,500State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
Is Bombay Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 54.8%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Bombay Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bombay Beach the median home value is $93,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Bombay Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 52.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.08
52.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bombay Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Bombay Beach demographics
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 171
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bombay Beach ›
Education in Bombay Beach
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Bombay Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bombay Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 47.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Bombay Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Beach | 356 | — | $93,500 | — |
| Salton City | 5,988 | $47,827 | $200,600 | $1,372 |
| North Shore | 3,515 | $51,795 | $203,900 | $1,365 |
| Salton Sea Beach | 453 | $35,341 | — | — |
| Desert Shores | 801 | $37,212 | $178,600 | — |
| Calipatria | 6,548 | $53,299 | $197,200 | $919 |
| Westmorland | 1,844 | $28,839 | $310,200 | $793 |
| Mecca | 7,184 | $48,312 | $224,300 | $916 |
| Oasis | 4,051 | $38,769 | $34,800 | $862 |
More for people moving to Bombay Beach
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What is the average home price in Bombay Beach?
The median home value in Bombay Beach is $93,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Bombay Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 54.8%.
What is the median age in Bombay Beach?
The median age in Bombay Beach is 52.8 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Bombay Beach?
The unemployment rate in Bombay Beach is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bombay Beach?
15.6% of adults in Bombay Beach 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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