Living in Caruthers, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caruthers · Census data 2020–2024
Caruthers has 1,683 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $88,021 (11% lower than the California median), the median home value is $334,300, the median rent is $1,186/month.
Caruthers at a glance
- Population
- 1,683
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $88,021State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $334,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,186/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Caruthers a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Caruthers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caruthers the median home value is $334,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,007 a month in housing costs.
Caruthers median household income
The median household income in Caruthers is $88,021 and the income per person is $32,077. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Caruthers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 615
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.27
Caruthers demographics
- Population
- 1,683
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 42.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caruthers ›
Education in Caruthers
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Caruthers have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caruthers
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Caruthers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthers | 1,683 | $88,021 | $334,300 | $1,186 |
| Raisin City | 170 | $52,813 | — | — |
| Monmouth | 115 | $43,906 | $241,700 | $1,234 |
| Riverdale | 3,653 | $56,975 | $283,600 | $1,126 |
| Easton | 2,722 | $91,042 | $314,400 | $1,388 |
| Lanare | 484 | $71,429 | — | — |
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
| Fowler | 7,094 | $66,983 | $379,800 | $1,218 |
| West Park | 1,136 | $60,625 | $251,600 | $1,227 |
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What is the median household income in Caruthers, CA?
The median household income in Caruthers is $88,021, 11% 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 Caruthers?
The median home value in Caruthers is $334,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Caruthers?
The median gross rent in Caruthers is $1,186 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Caruthers, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Caruthers?
The median age in Caruthers is 33.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Caruthers?
The average commute to work in Caruthers is 20 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caruthers?
The unemployment rate in Caruthers is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caruthers?
21.3% of adults in Caruthers 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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