Living in Colusa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colusa · Census data 2020–2024
Colusa has 6,505 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $71,250 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $375,000, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Colusa at a glance
- Population
- 6,505
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $375,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Colusa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Colusa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colusa the median home value is $375,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,980 a month in housing costs.
Colusa median household income
The median household income in Colusa is $71,250 and the income per person is $30,846. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Colusa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,511
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.58
Colusa demographics
- Population
- 6,505
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 2,477
- Foreign-born
- 24.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colusa ›
Education in Colusa
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Colusa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colusa
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Colusa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa | 6,505 | $71,250 | $375,000 | $1,132 |
| Meridian | 319 | $68,333 | $316,700 | — |
| Williams | 5,585 | $90,761 | $370,000 | $1,184 |
| Maxwell | 1,245 | $67,768 | $281,900 | $1,388 |
| Arbuckle | 3,093 | $86,942 | $394,100 | $1,224 |
| College City | 557 | $67,206 | $453,600 | — |
| Princeton | 365 | $53,750 | $295,800 | $1,195 |
| Sutter | 2,532 | $96,173 | $408,500 | $1,764 |
| Live Oak | 9,347 | $73,571 | $350,700 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Colusa, CA?
The median household income in Colusa is $71,250, 28% 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 Colusa?
The median home value in Colusa is $375,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Colusa?
The median gross rent in Colusa is $1,132 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Colusa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Colusa?
The median age in Colusa is 38.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Colusa?
The average commute to work in Colusa is 20 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colusa?
The unemployment rate in Colusa is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colusa?
15.8% of adults in Colusa 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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