Living in Cypress, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cypress · Census data 2020–2024
Cypress has 49,498 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $130,215 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $913,900, the median rent is $2,483/month.
Cypress at a glance
- Population
- 49,498
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,215State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $913,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,483/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Cypress a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Cypress
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cypress the median home value is $913,900, 175% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,483 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,250 a month in housing costs.
Cypress median household income
The median household income in Cypress is $130,215 and the income per person is $51,859. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cypress: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,920
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.02
Cypress demographics
- Population
- 49,498
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 16,272
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cypress ›
Education in Cypress
50.7% of adults 25 and older in Cypress have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cypress
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Cypress vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress | 49,498 | $130,215 | $913,900 | $2,483 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,794 | $97,155 | $1,061,900 | $2,365 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 13,691 | $76,341 | $554,100 | $1,696 |
| La Palma | 15,272 | $117,989 | $973,600 | $2,262 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| Rossmoor | 11,532 | $211,597 | $1,406,900 | $3,501 |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | $110,550 | $838,800 | $2,206 |
| Cerritos | 47,867 | $135,439 | $935,300 | $2,930 |
| Artesia | 15,889 | $101,004 | $776,600 | $2,219 |
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What is the median household income in Cypress, CA?
The median household income in Cypress is $130,215, 31% 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 Cypress?
The median home value in Cypress is $913,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cypress?
The median gross rent in Cypress is $2,483 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Cypress, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Cypress?
The median age in Cypress is 41.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cypress?
The average commute to work in Cypress is 29 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cypress?
The unemployment rate in Cypress is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cypress?
50.7% of adults in Cypress 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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