Living in Crowley Lake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crowley Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Crowley Lake has 1,069 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $115,476 (16% higher than the California median), the median home value is $592,400.
Crowley Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crowley Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $115,476State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $592,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Crowley Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the California median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Crowley Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crowley Lake the median home value is $592,400, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,028 a month in housing costs.
Crowley Lake median household income
The median household income in Crowley Lake is $115,476 and the income per person is $47,642. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Crowley Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 38.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.36
38.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crowley Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Crowley Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 430
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crowley Lake ›
Education in Crowley Lake
62% of adults 25 and older in Crowley Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crowley Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Crowley Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley Lake | 1,069 | $115,476 | $592,400 | — |
| Aspen Springs | 325 | $131,673 | — | — |
| Sunny Slopes | 323 | $203,698 | $679,700 | — |
| Swall Meadows | 335 | $156,917 | $829,200 | — |
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | $861 |
| Mammoth Lakes | 7,214 | $98,056 | $866,700 | $1,645 |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | $695,000 | $1,357 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | $620,800 | — |
| Chalfant | 483 | $83,077 | $328,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Crowley Lake, CA?
The median household income in Crowley Lake is $115,476, 16% 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 Crowley Lake?
The median home value in Crowley Lake is $592,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Crowley Lake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the California median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Crowley Lake?
The median age in Crowley Lake is 38.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Crowley Lake?
The average commute to work in Crowley Lake is 25 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crowley Lake?
The unemployment rate in Crowley Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crowley Lake?
62% of adults in Crowley Lake 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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