Living in Cambria, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cambria · Census data 2020–2024
Cambria has 5,978 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $99,147 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $930,200, the median rent is $1,924/month.
Cambria at a glance
- Population
- 5,978
- Median age
- 61.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,147State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $930,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,924/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cambria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Cambria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cambria the median home value is $930,200, 180% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,924 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,905 a month in housing costs.
Cambria median household income
The median household income in Cambria is $99,147 and the income per person is $58,184. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cambria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,062
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.08
Cambria demographics
- Population
- 5,978
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 45%
- Households
- 2,877
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cambria ›
Education in Cambria
48.8% of adults 25 and older in Cambria have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cambria
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Cambria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria | 5,978 | $99,147 | $930,200 | $1,924 |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | $918,200 | $1,858 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | $805,800 | $2,047 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
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What is the median household income in Cambria, CA?
The median household income in Cambria is $99,147, about the same as 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 Cambria?
The median home value in Cambria is $930,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cambria?
The median gross rent in Cambria is $1,924 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Cambria, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Cambria?
The median age in Cambria is 61.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cambria?
The average commute to work in Cambria is 21 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cambria?
The unemployment rate in Cambria is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cambria?
48.8% of adults in Cambria 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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