Living in Citrus, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Citrus · Census data 2020–2024
Citrus has 10,904 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $103,465 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $632,000, the median rent is $2,344/month.
Citrus at a glance
- Population
- 10,904
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $103,465State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $632,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,344/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Citrus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Citrus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Citrus the median home value is $632,000, 90% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,344 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,346 a month in housing costs.
Citrus median household income
The median household income in Citrus is $103,465 and the income per person is $28,224. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Citrus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,740
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.96
Citrus demographics
- Population
- 10,904
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 2,740
- Foreign-born
- 31%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Citrus ›
Education in Citrus
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Citrus have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Citrus
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Citrus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus | 10,904 | $103,465 | $632,000 | $2,344 |
| Covina | 49,888 | $98,671 | $718,900 | $1,931 |
| Azusa | 49,031 | $90,721 | $641,400 | $1,887 |
| Vincent | 15,340 | $100,443 | $634,700 | $2,064 |
| Charter Oak | 9,442 | $88,393 | $606,200 | $1,900 |
| Glendora | 50,926 | $113,569 | $862,700 | $2,254 |
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| Irwindale | 1,377 | $114,167 | $709,400 | $1,931 |
| Duarte | 22,184 | $105,483 | $779,400 | $2,105 |
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What is the median household income in Citrus, CA?
The median household income in Citrus is $103,465, 4% higher 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 Citrus?
The median home value in Citrus is $632,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Citrus?
The median gross rent in Citrus is $2,344 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Citrus, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Citrus?
The median age in Citrus is 35.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Citrus?
The average commute to work in Citrus is 33 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Citrus?
The unemployment rate in Citrus is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Citrus?
15.9% of adults in Citrus 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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