Living in Cazadero, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cazadero · Census data 2020–2024

Cazadero has 483 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $96,806 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $520,000, the median rent is $1,795/month.

Cazadero is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cazadero at a glance

Population
483
Median age
42.9State: 37.9
Median household income
$96,806State: $99,122
Median home value
$520,000State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,795/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
69.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
Average commute
31 min

Is Cazadero a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in June and August to October.

Cost of living in Cazadero

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cazadero the median home value is $520,000, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,795 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,192 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cazadero$520,000
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cazadero$1,795
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Cazadero median household income

The median household income in Cazadero is $96,806 and the income per person is $48,656. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Cazadero$96,806
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Cazadero: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
287
Owner-occupied
69.9%
Renter-occupied
30.1%
Vacant
27.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.31

Cazadero demographics

Population
483
Median age
42.9
Under 18
20.5%
65 and older
23.2%
Households
209
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans
1.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cazadero ›

Education in Cazadero

20.1% of adults 25 and older in Cazadero have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cazadero20.1%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cazadero

Unemployment rate
1.5%State: 6.6%
Average commute
31 minState: 29 min
Work from home
23.8%
Drive alone
74.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
87.6%

Cazadero vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cazadero483$96,806$520,000$1,795
Monte Rio876$63,750$652,000$1,817
Guerneville4,100$81,281$600,600$1,579
Timber Cove199$110,938$986,100$2,200
Sereno del Mar101$78,214$1,071,400—
Forestville3,717$115,962$730,300$1,833
Occidental1,225$108,207$1,167,800$1,063
Bodega Bay1,139$182,898$1,294,900$1,689
Bodega134$90,625$1,230,800—

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Living in Cazadero: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cazadero, CA?

The median household income in Cazadero is $96,806, 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 Cazadero?

The median home value in Cazadero is $520,000, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Cazadero?

The median gross rent in Cazadero is $1,795 per month, about 23.9% of household income.

Is Cazadero, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Cazadero?

The median age in Cazadero is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Cazadero?

The average commute to work in Cazadero is 31 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cazadero?

The unemployment rate in Cazadero is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cazadero?

20.1% of adults in Cazadero 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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