Living in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · Census data 2020–2024
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix has 19,765 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $125,107 (26% higher than the California median), the median home value is $952,400, the median rent is $1,973/month.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix at a glance
- Population
- 19,765
- Median age
- 43.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $125,107State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $952,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,973/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Casa de Oro-Mount Helix a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Casa de Oro-Mount Helix the median home value is $952,400, 186% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,973 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,488 a month in housing costs.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix median household income
The median household income in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $125,107 and the income per person is $61,838. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,389
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.78
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix demographics
- Population
- 19,765
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 7,034
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Casa de Oro-Mount Helix ›
Education in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 19,765 | $125,107 | $952,400 | $1,973 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
| La Mesa | 60,797 | $95,028 | $812,000 | $2,049 |
| Rancho San Diego | 21,272 | $118,682 | $905,300 | $2,618 |
| Bostonia | 16,765 | $78,878 | $487,600 | $2,087 |
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| Lemon Grove | 27,686 | $88,009 | $705,400 | $1,893 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
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What is the median household income in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA?
The median household income in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $125,107, 26% 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 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
The median home value in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $952,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
The median gross rent in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $1,973 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
The median age in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is 43.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
The average commute to work in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is 26 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
The unemployment rate in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Casa de Oro-Mount Helix?
46.5% of adults in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 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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