Living in Coloma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coloma · Census data 2020–2024
Coloma has 462 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $104,543 (5% higher than the California median), the median home value is $460,900, the median rent is $2,149/month.
Coloma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Coloma at a glance
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $104,543State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $460,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,149/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Coloma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the California median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Coloma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coloma the median home value is $460,900, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,149 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,357 a month in housing costs.
Coloma median household income
The median household income in Coloma is $104,543 and the income per person is $52,659. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Coloma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 23.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 76.8%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.35
Coloma demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coloma ›
Education in Coloma
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Coloma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coloma
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Coloma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma | 462 | $104,543 | $460,900 | $2,149 |
| Cold Springs | 449 | $73,578 | $359,600 | — |
| Placerville | 10,762 | $67,274 | $473,100 | $1,234 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Georgetown | 2,403 | $91,765 | $374,600 | $926 |
| Diamond Springs | 10,927 | $77,219 | $423,400 | $1,682 |
| Shingle Springs | 3,801 | $135,530 | $744,900 | $1,411 |
| Cameron Park | 18,315 | $102,289 | $667,900 | $1,806 |
| Auburn | 13,768 | $82,674 | $672,500 | $1,501 |
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What is the median household income in Coloma, CA?
The median household income in Coloma is $104,543, 5% 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 Coloma?
The median home value in Coloma is $460,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Coloma?
The median gross rent in Coloma is $2,149 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Coloma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the California median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Coloma?
The median age in Coloma is 33.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Coloma?
The average commute to work in Coloma is 21 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coloma?
The unemployment rate in Coloma is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coloma?
47.5% of adults in Coloma 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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