Living in Calistoga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Calistoga · Census data 2020–2024
Calistoga has 5,111 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $85,446 (14% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,767/month.
Calistoga at a glance
- Population
- 5,111
- Median age
- 49.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $85,446State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,767/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Calistoga a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Calistoga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Calistoga the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,440 a month in housing costs.
Calistoga median household income
The median household income in Calistoga is $85,446 and the income per person is $54,473. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Calistoga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,166
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.52
Calistoga demographics
- Population
- 5,111
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 2,006
- Foreign-born
- 41.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Calistoga ›
Education in Calistoga
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Calistoga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Calistoga
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Calistoga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calistoga | 5,111 | $85,446 | — | $1,767 |
| Deer Park | 720 | $136,615 | $1,161,100 | $1,641 |
| Angwin | 2,931 | $117,500 | $708,100 | $1,504 |
| St. Helena | 5,318 | $148,750 | $1,647,700 | $2,535 |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8,765 | $97,071 | $704,700 | $2,104 |
| Santa Rosa | 177,090 | $99,060 | $713,900 | $2,152 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Fulton | 453 | $183,158 | $760,100 | — |
| Windsor | 26,081 | $133,979 | $801,100 | $2,433 |
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What is the median household income in Calistoga, CA?
The median household income in Calistoga is $85,446, 14% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Calistoga?
The median gross rent in Calistoga is $1,767 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Calistoga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Calistoga?
The median age in Calistoga is 49.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Calistoga?
The average commute to work in Calistoga is 24 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Calistoga?
The unemployment rate in Calistoga is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Calistoga?
32.5% of adults in Calistoga 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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