Living in Boulevard, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boulevard · Census data 2020–2024

Boulevard has 752 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $78,217 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $388,600.

Boulevard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Boulevard at a glance

Population
752
Median age
42.5State: 37.9
Median household income
$78,217State: $99,122
Median home value
$388,600State: $734,700
Homeowners
77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%

Is Boulevard a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Boulevard

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boulevard the median home value is $388,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,305 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Boulevard$388,600
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Boulevard median household income

The median household income in Boulevard is $78,217 and the income per person is $21,487. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Boulevard$78,217
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Boulevard: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
211
Owner-occupied
77.3%
Renter-occupied
22.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1984
Average household size
3.56

Boulevard demographics

Population
752
Median age
42.5
Under 18
17.6%
65 and older
13.4%
Households
211
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White49.7%
Hispanic or Latino34.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boulevard ›

Education in Boulevard

11.8% of adults 25 and older in Boulevard have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Boulevard11.8%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Boulevard

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
29.6%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
67.3%

Boulevard vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Boulevard752$78,217$388,600—
Campo2,729$79,327$347,400$2,004
Pine Valley1,786$132,772$627,800—
Potrero417$10,354——
Descanso1,590$110,132$662,600$3,250
Alpine15,180$108,660$864,000$1,973
Julian1,751$77,803$602,700$1,860
Harbison Canyon4,328$130,302$688,600$2,793
Jamul6,574$152,748$1,047,300$3,501

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Living in Boulevard: FAQ

What is the median household income in Boulevard, CA?

The median household income in Boulevard is $78,217, 21% 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 Boulevard?

The median home value in Boulevard is $388,600, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Boulevard, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median.

What is the median age in Boulevard?

The median age in Boulevard is 42.5 years (California: 37.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Boulevard?

The unemployment rate in Boulevard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Boulevard?

11.8% of adults in Boulevard 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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