Living in Chualar, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chualar · Census data 2020–2024
Chualar has 812 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $59,125 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $649,100, the median rent is $1,253/month.
Chualar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chualar at a glance
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,125State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $649,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,253/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Chualar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Chualar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chualar the median home value is $649,100, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,253 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,600 a month in housing costs.
Chualar median household income
The median household income in Chualar is $59,125 and the income per person is $19,209. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Chualar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 31.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.7%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.74
Chualar demographics
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 217
- Foreign-born
- 46.2%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chualar ›
Education in Chualar
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Chualar have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chualar
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Chualar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chualar | 812 | $59,125 | $649,100 | $1,253 |
| Gonzales | 8,492 | $77,672 | $618,800 | $1,524 |
| Salinas | 161,761 | $91,908 | $654,100 | $1,991 |
| Boronda | 1,351 | $63,125 | $578,000 | $2,112 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $2,211 |
| Soledad | 26,365 | $96,862 | $595,900 | $1,698 |
| Marina | 22,563 | $95,955 | $818,700 | $2,101 |
| Seaside | 31,814 | $85,311 | $787,100 | $2,409 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,570 | $134,500 | $835,800 | $3,298 |
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What is the median household income in Chualar, CA?
The median household income in Chualar is $59,125, 40% 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 Chualar?
The median home value in Chualar is $649,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Chualar?
The median gross rent in Chualar is $1,253 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Chualar, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Chualar?
The median age in Chualar is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Chualar?
The average commute to work in Chualar is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chualar?
The unemployment rate in Chualar is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chualar?
6.7% of adults in Chualar 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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