Living in Cobb, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cobb · Census data 2020–2024
Cobb has 842 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $120,250 (21% higher than the California median), the median home value is $392,400.
Cobb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cobb at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 61.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $120,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $392,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Cobb a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Cobb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cobb the median home value is $392,400, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,403 a month in housing costs.
Cobb median household income
The median household income in Cobb is $120,250 and the income per person is $49,280. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cobb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 41.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.31
41.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cobb has many vacation and second homes.
Cobb demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 45.1%
- Households
- 365
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cobb ›
Education in Cobb
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Cobb have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cobb
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Cobb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb | 842 | $120,250 | $392,400 | — |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4,122 | $89,395 | $328,500 | $1,815 |
| Lower Lake | 635 | $31,652 | $327,600 | $1,038 |
| Hidden Valley Lake | 5,872 | $84,152 | $394,800 | $2,437 |
| Clearlake | 16,659 | $41,867 | $214,200 | $1,240 |
| Kelseyville | 4,011 | $45,663 | — | $1,132 |
| Soda Bay | 802 | $81,806 | $358,600 | $1,675 |
| Geyserville | 672 | $125,093 | $825,900 | $2,156 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,198 | $35,938 | $250,900 | $1,506 |
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What is the median household income in Cobb, CA?
The median household income in Cobb is $120,250, 21% 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 Cobb?
The median home value in Cobb is $392,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Cobb, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 47% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Cobb?
The median age in Cobb is 61.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cobb?
The average commute to work in Cobb is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cobb?
The unemployment rate in Cobb is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cobb?
41.4% of adults in Cobb 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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