Living in Charter Oak, California

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

Charter Oak has 9,442 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $88,393 (11% lower than the California median), the median home value is $606,200, the median rent is $1,900/month.

Charter Oak at a glance

Population
9,442
Median age
39.6State: 37.9
Median household income
$88,393State: $99,122
Median home value
$606,200State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,900/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
59.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Average commute
27 min

Is Charter Oak a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.

Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.8%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Charter Oak

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charter Oak the median home value is $606,200, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,900 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,669 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Charter Oak$606,200
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Charter Oak$1,900
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Charter Oak median household income

The median household income in Charter Oak is $88,393 and the income per person is $39,943. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Charter Oak$88,393
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Charter Oak: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
3,170
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Renter-occupied
40.9%
Vacant
2.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1967
Average household size
3.04

Charter Oak demographics

Population
9,442
Median age
39.6
Under 18
18.4%
65 and older
15%
Households
3,078
Foreign-born
27.8%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White30.4%
Hispanic or Latino52.1%
Black8.5%
Asian14.7%

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

Education in Charter Oak

31.7% of adults 25 and older in Charter Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Charter Oak31.7%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Charter Oak

Unemployment rate
7.8%State: 6.6%
Average commute
27 minState: 29 min
Work from home
12.8%
Drive alone
68.5%
Public transit
1%
Walk to work
2.3%
Homes with broadband
92.2%

Charter Oak vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Charter Oak9,442$88,393$606,200$1,900
Covina49,888$98,671$718,900$1,931
Citrus10,904$103,465$632,000$2,344
San Dimas33,789$105,321$801,800$2,278
Glendora50,926$113,569$862,700$2,254
Vincent15,340$100,443$634,700$2,064
Azusa49,031$90,721$641,400$1,887
West Covina107,037$101,065$779,800$2,245
Walnut27,611$129,449$1,014,000$3,202

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Living in Charter Oak: FAQ

What is the median household income in Charter Oak, CA?

The median household income in Charter Oak is $88,393, 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 Charter Oak?

The median home value in Charter Oak is $606,200, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Charter Oak?

The median gross rent in Charter Oak is $1,900 per month, about 32.4% of household income.

Is Charter Oak, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.8%.

What is the median age in Charter Oak?

The median age in Charter Oak is 39.6 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Charter Oak?

The average commute to work in Charter Oak is 27 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Charter Oak?

The unemployment rate in Charter Oak is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Charter Oak?

31.7% of adults in Charter Oak 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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