Living in Deer Park, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deer Park · Census data 2020–2024
Deer Park has 720 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $136,615 (38% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,161,100, the median rent is $1,641/month.
Deer Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Deer Park at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 51.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $136,615State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,161,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Deer Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Deer Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deer Park the median home value is $1,161,100, 249% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Deer Park median household income
The median household income in Deer Park is $136,615 and the income per person is $66,168. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Deer Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 435
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 33.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.25
33.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Deer Park has many vacation and second homes.
Deer Park demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deer Park ›
Education in Deer Park
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Deer Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deer Park
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Deer Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | 720 | $136,615 | $1,161,100 | $1,641 |
| St. Helena | 5,318 | $148,750 | $1,647,700 | $2,535 |
| Angwin | 2,931 | $117,500 | $708,100 | $1,504 |
| Calistoga | 5,111 | $85,446 | — | $1,767 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Santa Rosa | 177,090 | $99,060 | $713,900 | $2,152 |
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What is the median household income in Deer Park, CA?
The median household income in Deer Park is $136,615, 38% 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 Deer Park?
The median home value in Deer Park is $1,161,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Deer Park?
The median gross rent in Deer Park is $1,641 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Deer Park, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Deer Park?
The median age in Deer Park is 51.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Deer Park?
The average commute to work in Deer Park is 25 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deer Park?
The unemployment rate in Deer Park is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deer Park?
37.3% of adults in Deer Park 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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