Living in Cabazon, California

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

Cabazon has 1,887 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $48,704 (51% lower than the California median), the median home value is $270,400, the median rent is $1,519/month.

Cabazon at a glance

Population
1,887
Median age
31.5State: 37.9
Median household income
$48,704State: $99,122
Median home value
$270,400State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,519/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
60.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
Average commute
27 min

Is Cabazon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Cabazon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cabazon the median home value is $270,400, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, which is 49.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,038 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cabazon$270,400
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cabazon$1,519
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Cabazon median household income

The median household income in Cabazon is $48,704 and the income per person is $27,464. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Cabazon$48,704
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Cabazon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
890
Owner-occupied
60.1%
Renter-occupied
39.9%
Vacant
21.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.68

Cabazon demographics

Population
1,887
Median age
31.5
Under 18
21.4%
65 and older
11.6%
Households
696
Foreign-born
17.2%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White55.4%
Hispanic or Latino46.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%

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

Education in Cabazon

8.4% of adults 25 and older in Cabazon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cabazon8.4%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cabazon

Unemployment rate
8.9%State: 6.6%
Average commute
27 minState: 29 min
Work from home
5.5%
Drive alone
79.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.7%

Cabazon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cabazon1,887$48,704$270,400$1,519
Whitewater1,181$77,898$299,400$1,190
Banning31,093$61,764$352,100$1,650
Beaumont56,266$107,118$503,500$1,681
Cherry Valley6,668$76,895$408,000$1,399
Idyllwild-Pine Cove3,957$73,678$532,400$1,554
Valle Vista18,602$66,825$336,200$1,738
Oak Glen510$85,682$880,100—
Desert Hot Springs33,200$52,761$354,800$1,412

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Living in Cabazon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cabazon, CA?

The median household income in Cabazon is $48,704, 51% 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 Cabazon?

The median home value in Cabazon is $270,400, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Cabazon?

The median gross rent in Cabazon is $1,519 per month, about 49.9% of household income.

Is Cabazon, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.

What is the median age in Cabazon?

The median age in Cabazon is 31.5 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Cabazon?

The average commute to work in Cabazon is 27 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cabazon?

The unemployment rate in Cabazon is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cabazon?

8.4% of adults in Cabazon 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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