Living in Burney, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burney · Census data 2020–2024
Burney has 2,668 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $65,969 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $234,100, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Burney at a glance
- Population
- 2,668
- Median age
- 51.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $65,969State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $234,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Burney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burney the median home value is $234,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,526 a month in housing costs.
Burney median household income
The median household income in Burney is $65,969 and the income per person is $29,977. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Burney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,370
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.28
Burney demographics
- Population
- 2,668
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 1,119
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burney ›
Education in Burney
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Burney have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burney
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Burney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burney | 2,668 | $65,969 | $234,100 | $1,110 |
| Johnson Park | 943 | $46,086 | $206,700 | $1,086 |
| Fall River Mills | 444 | $44,276 | — | — |
| Round Mountain | 169 | $57,188 | $220,000 | — |
| McArthur | 346 | $36,554 | $241,300 | — |
| Shingletown | 2,164 | $66,635 | $235,900 | — |
| Jones Valley | 1,122 | $82,083 | $197,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Burney, CA?
The median household income in Burney is $65,969, 33% 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 Burney?
The median home value in Burney is $234,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Burney?
The median gross rent in Burney is $1,110 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Burney, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Burney?
The median age in Burney is 51.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Burney?
The average commute to work in Burney is 14 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burney?
The unemployment rate in Burney is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burney?
11.9% of adults in Burney 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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