Living in Bret Harte, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bret Harte · Census data 2020–2024
Bret Harte has 4,757 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $52,500 (47% lower than the California median), the median home value is $334,700, the median rent is $1,384/month.
Bret Harte at a glance
- Population
- 4,757
- Median age
- 25.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $334,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Bret Harte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bret Harte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bret Harte the median home value is $334,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
Bret Harte median household income
The median household income in Bret Harte is $52,500 and the income per person is $15,590. 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bret Harte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,204
- Owner-occupied
- 37.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 4.22
Bret Harte demographics
- Population
- 4,757
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 36.1%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 1,120
- Foreign-born
- 30.3%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bret Harte ›
Education in Bret Harte
1.7% of adults 25 and older in Bret Harte have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bret Harte
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Bret Harte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Bystrom | 4,143 | $49,094 | $319,400 | $1,189 |
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Bret Harte, CA?
The median household income in Bret Harte is $52,500, 47% 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 Bret Harte?
The median home value in Bret Harte is $334,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bret Harte?
The median gross rent in Bret Harte is $1,384 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Bret Harte, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 42.5%.
What is the median age in Bret Harte?
The median age in Bret Harte is 25.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bret Harte?
The average commute to work in Bret Harte is 31 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bret Harte?
The unemployment rate in Bret Harte is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bret Harte?
1.7% of adults in Bret Harte 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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