Living in Buttonwillow, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buttonwillow · Census data 2020–2024
Buttonwillow has 1,163 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $35,086 (65% lower than the California median), the median home value is $213,600, the median rent is $1,131/month.
Buttonwillow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buttonwillow at a glance
- Population
- 1,163
- Median age
- 29State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $35,086State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $213,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,131/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Buttonwillow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Buttonwillow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buttonwillow the median home value is $213,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month, which is 44.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Buttonwillow median household income
The median household income in Buttonwillow is $35,086 and the income per person is $16,636. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Buttonwillow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 396
- Owner-occupied
- 38.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.9%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.21
Buttonwillow demographics
- Population
- 1,163
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 362
- Foreign-born
- 37.6%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buttonwillow ›
Education in Buttonwillow
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Buttonwillow have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buttonwillow
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.8%
Buttonwillow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonwillow | 1,163 | $35,086 | $213,600 | $1,131 |
| Stebbins | 967 | $68,029 | — | — |
| Smith Corner | 718 | $48,281 | $115,800 | — |
| Mexican Colony | 148 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | $608,900 | $1,637 |
| Wasco | 26,558 | $51,727 | $273,600 | $1,089 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | $335,800 | $1,253 |
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What is the median household income in Buttonwillow, CA?
The median household income in Buttonwillow is $35,086, 65% 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 Buttonwillow?
The median home value in Buttonwillow is $213,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Buttonwillow?
The median gross rent in Buttonwillow is $1,131 per month, about 44.7% of household income.
Is Buttonwillow, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Buttonwillow?
The median age in Buttonwillow is 29 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Buttonwillow?
The average commute to work in Buttonwillow is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buttonwillow?
The unemployment rate in Buttonwillow is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buttonwillow?
2.3% of adults in Buttonwillow 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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