Living in Corralitos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corralitos · Census data 2020–2024
Corralitos has 1,884 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $171,113 (73% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,218/month.
Corralitos at a glance
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 56State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $171,113State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,218/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Corralitos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Corralitos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corralitos the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,218 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Corralitos median household income
The median household income in Corralitos is $171,113 and the income per person is $111,750. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Corralitos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,039
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.88
Corralitos demographics
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 999
- Foreign-born
- 32%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corralitos ›
Education in Corralitos
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Corralitos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corralitos
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Corralitos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2,127 | $158,788 | $1,185,000 | $3,501 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
| Day Valley | 3,579 | $155,000 | $1,279,300 | $1,669 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | $1,093,300 | $2,059 |
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What is the median household income in Corralitos, CA?
The median household income in Corralitos is $171,113, 73% 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 Corralitos?
The median home value in Corralitos is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Corralitos?
The median gross rent in Corralitos is $2,218 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Corralitos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Corralitos?
The median age in Corralitos is 56 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Corralitos?
The average commute to work in Corralitos is 21 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corralitos?
The unemployment rate in Corralitos is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corralitos?
40.7% of adults in Corralitos 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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