Living in Calpella, California

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

Calpella has 474 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $86,912 (12% lower than the California median), the median home value is $580,800.

Calpella is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Calpella at a glance

Population
474
Median age
50State: 37.9
Median household income
$86,912State: $99,122
Median home value
$580,800State: $734,700
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
Average commute
35 min

Is Calpella a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Calpella

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Calpella the median home value is $580,800, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,719 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Calpella$580,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Calpella median household income

The median household income in Calpella is $86,912 and the income per person is $41,124. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Calpella$86,912
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Calpella: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
245
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
11%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.17

Calpella demographics

Population
474
Median age
50
Under 18
11.6%
65 and older
22.8%
Households
218
Foreign-born
21.7%
Veterans
4.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White51.1%
Hispanic or Latino44.9%
Black0%
Asian4%

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

Education in Calpella

24.6% of adults 25 and older in Calpella have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Calpella24.6%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Calpella

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
35 minState: 29 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
96.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Calpella vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Calpella474$86,912$580,800—
Redwood Valley1,898$63,563$651,200—
Ukiah16,304$66,160$458,400$1,331
Talmage1,128$44,647$437,500$1,306
Potter Valley436$121,071$635,900$1,629
Willits4,920$63,447$371,100$1,197
Upper Lake1,374$110,417$361,800—
Brooktrails4,398$116,056$371,700$1,482
Boonville667$42,188$661,800—

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Living in Calpella: FAQ

What is the median household income in Calpella, CA?

The median household income in Calpella is $86,912, 12% 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 Calpella?

The median home value in Calpella is $580,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Calpella, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Calpella?

The median age in Calpella is 50 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Calpella?

The average commute to work in Calpella is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Calpella?

The unemployment rate in Calpella is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Calpella?

24.6% of adults in Calpella 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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