Living in Campbell, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campbell · Census data 2020–2024
Campbell has 42,781 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $145,268 (47% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,617,000, the median rent is $2,737/month.
Campbell at a glance
- Population
- 42,781
- Median age
- 39.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $145,268State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,617,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,737/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Campbell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 120% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Campbell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campbell the median home value is $1,617,000, 386% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,737 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Campbell median household income
The median household income in Campbell is $145,268 and the income per person is $85,208. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Campbell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,238
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.50
Campbell demographics
- Population
- 42,781
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 16,923
- Foreign-born
- 32.5%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campbell ›
Education in Campbell
60.2% of adults 25 and older in Campbell have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campbell
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Campbell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | $217,554 | $2,000,001 | $3,247 |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
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What is the median household income in Campbell, CA?
The median household income in Campbell is $145,268, 47% higher 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 Campbell?
The median home value in Campbell is $1,617,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Campbell?
The median gross rent in Campbell is $2,737 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Campbell, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 120% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Campbell?
The median age in Campbell is 39.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Campbell?
The average commute to work in Campbell is 23 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campbell?
The unemployment rate in Campbell is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campbell?
60.2% of adults in Campbell 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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