Living in Burnt Ranch, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnt Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Burnt Ranch has 318 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $49,226 (50% lower than the California median), the median home value is $494,400.
Burnt Ranch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burnt Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 45.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $49,226State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $494,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
Is Burnt Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the California median; unemployment of 57.8%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Burnt Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnt Ranch the median home value is $494,400, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Burnt Ranch median household income
The median household income in Burnt Ranch is $49,226 and the income per person is $11,695. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Burnt Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 59.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 5.78
59.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Burnt Ranch has many vacation and second homes.
Burnt Ranch demographics
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 24.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnt Ranch ›
Education in Burnt Ranch
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Burnt Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 36.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnt Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 57.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 62.9%
- Drive alone
- 25.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Burnt Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ranch | 318 | $49,226 | $494,400 | — |
| Trinity Village | 209 | $87,361 | $264,300 | — |
| Salyer | 487 | $55,000 | $383,300 | — |
| Willow Creek | 1,076 | $47,137 | $389,500 | — |
| Hoopa | 2,233 | $64,643 | $248,500 | $887 |
| Junction City | 1,190 | $48,250 | $283,300 | — |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Hayfork | 2,537 | $44,434 | $336,600 | $840 |
| Weitchpec | 104 | $53,750 | $262,500 | $425 |
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What is the median household income in Burnt Ranch, CA?
The median household income in Burnt Ranch is $49,226, 50% 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 Burnt Ranch?
The median home value in Burnt Ranch is $494,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Burnt Ranch, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the California median; unemployment of 57.8%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Burnt Ranch?
The median age in Burnt Ranch is 45.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Burnt Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Burnt Ranch is 57.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnt Ranch?
37.7% of adults in Burnt Ranch 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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