Living in Caspar, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caspar · Census data 2020–2024
Caspar has 279 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median home value is $1,009,100.
Caspar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caspar at a glance
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 61.1State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $1,009,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Caspar a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Caspar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caspar the median home value is $1,009,100, 203% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,350 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Caspar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.65
Caspar demographics
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caspar ›
Education in Caspar
65.7% of adults 25 and older in Caspar have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 26.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caspar
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Caspar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspar | 279 | — | $1,009,100 | — |
| Mendocino | 574 | $80,833 | — | — |
| Fort Bragg | 7,032 | $56,481 | $535,400 | $1,290 |
| Cleone | 613 | $53,679 | $607,500 | — |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | $371,700 | $1,482 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | $371,100 | $1,197 |
| Laytonville | 720 | $37,656 | $378,100 | $928 |
| Manchester | 184 | $61,154 | — | — |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | $436,000 | $1,917 |
More for people moving to Caspar
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What is the average home price in Caspar?
The median home value in Caspar is $1,009,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Caspar, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Caspar?
The median age in Caspar is 61.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Caspar?
The average commute to work in Caspar is 42 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caspar?
The unemployment rate in Caspar is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caspar?
65.7% of adults in Caspar 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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