Living in Cedar Ridge, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cedar Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Cedar Ridge has 1,671 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $82,308 (17% lower than the California median), the median home value is $407,000, the median rent is $1,615/month.
Cedar Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 48.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $82,308State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $407,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,615/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cedar Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cedar Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cedar Ridge the median home value is $407,000, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,615 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,082 a month in housing costs.
Cedar Ridge median household income
The median household income in Cedar Ridge is $82,308 and the income per person is $40,191. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cedar Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,005
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.43
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cedar Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Cedar Ridge demographics
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 688
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cedar Ridge ›
Education in Cedar Ridge
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Cedar Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cedar Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Cedar Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge | 1,671 | $82,308 | $407,000 | $1,615 |
| Twain Harte | 2,372 | $88,739 | $462,700 | $1,893 |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | $427,800 | $2,104 |
| Soulsbyville | 2,101 | $96,865 | $419,800 | — |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,794 | $103,125 | $488,500 | $1,313 |
| Mi-Wuk Village | 886 | $91,849 | $503,900 | $1,444 |
| Sierra Village | 150 | $68,571 | $375,000 | — |
| East Sonora | 2,651 | $77,574 | $335,100 | $1,309 |
| Tuolumne City | 1,148 | $57,313 | $431,200 | — |
More for people moving to Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cedar Ridge: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cedar Ridge, CA?
The median household income in Cedar Ridge is $82,308, 17% 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 Cedar Ridge?
The median home value in Cedar Ridge is $407,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cedar Ridge?
The median gross rent in Cedar Ridge is $1,615 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Cedar Ridge, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the California median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Cedar Ridge?
The median age in Cedar Ridge is 48.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cedar Ridge?
The average commute to work in Cedar Ridge is 33 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cedar Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Cedar Ridge is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cedar Ridge?
22.2% of adults in Cedar Ridge 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.
Last updated: