Living in Clearlake Oaks, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clearlake Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Clearlake Oaks has 2,198 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $35,938 (64% lower than the California median), the median home value is $250,900, the median rent is $1,506/month.
Clearlake Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 2,198
- Median age
- 61.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $35,938State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $250,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,506/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Clearlake Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the California median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Clearlake Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clearlake Oaks the median home value is $250,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,506 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,326 a month in housing costs.
Clearlake Oaks median household income
The median household income in Clearlake Oaks is $35,938 and the income per person is $42,294. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Clearlake Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.94
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clearlake Oaks has many vacation and second homes.
Clearlake Oaks demographics
- Population
- 2,198
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 42.4%
- Households
- 1,132
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clearlake Oaks ›
Education in Clearlake Oaks
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Clearlake Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clearlake Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 46.4%
- Public transit
- 12.8%
- Walk to work
- 24.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Clearlake Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,198 | $35,938 | $250,900 | $1,506 |
| Clearlake | 16,659 | $41,867 | $214,200 | $1,240 |
| Spring Valley | 853 | $48,679 | $340,200 | — |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4,122 | $89,395 | $328,500 | $1,815 |
| Lucerne | 3,435 | $56,625 | $243,500 | $1,408 |
| Soda Bay | 802 | $81,806 | $358,600 | $1,675 |
| Lower Lake | 635 | $31,652 | $327,600 | $1,038 |
| Kelseyville | 4,011 | $45,663 | — | $1,132 |
| Nice | 2,569 | $52,014 | $172,800 | $1,293 |
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What is the median household income in Clearlake Oaks, CA?
The median household income in Clearlake Oaks is $35,938, 64% 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 Clearlake Oaks?
The median home value in Clearlake Oaks is $250,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Clearlake Oaks?
The median gross rent in Clearlake Oaks is $1,506 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Clearlake Oaks, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the California median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Clearlake Oaks?
The median age in Clearlake Oaks is 61.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Clearlake Oaks?
The average commute to work in Clearlake Oaks is 20 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clearlake Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Clearlake Oaks is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clearlake Oaks?
12.2% of adults in Clearlake Oaks 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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