Living in Del Rey Oaks, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Del Rey Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Del Rey Oaks has 1,570 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $134,500 (36% higher than the California median), the median home value is $835,800, the median rent is $3,298/month.
Del Rey Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 1,570
- Median age
- 50.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $134,500State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $835,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,298/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Del Rey Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.4%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Del Rey Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Rey Oaks the median home value is $835,800, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,298 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,816 a month in housing costs.
Del Rey Oaks median household income
The median household income in Del Rey Oaks is $134,500 and the income per person is $70,590. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Del Rey Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 705
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.41
Del Rey Oaks demographics
- Population
- 1,570
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 652
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Del Rey Oaks ›
Education in Del Rey Oaks
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Del Rey Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Del Rey Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Del Rey Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,570 | $134,500 | $835,800 | $3,298 |
| Sand City | 404 | $77,917 | $1,080,400 | $2,316 |
| Seaside | 31,814 | $85,311 | $787,100 | $2,409 |
| Monterey | 29,613 | $102,846 | $1,076,300 | $2,353 |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,162 | $129,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,707 |
| Pacific Grove | 14,951 | $106,065 | $1,190,400 | $2,455 |
| Del Monte Forest | 3,613 | $142,763 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Marina | 22,563 | $95,955 | $818,700 | $2,101 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,785 | $156,161 | $1,275,500 | $2,211 |
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What is the median household income in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
The median household income in Del Rey Oaks is $134,500, 36% 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 Del Rey Oaks?
The median home value in Del Rey Oaks is $835,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Del Rey Oaks?
The median gross rent in Del Rey Oaks is $3,298 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Del Rey Oaks, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the California median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Del Rey Oaks?
The median age in Del Rey Oaks is 50.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Del Rey Oaks?
The average commute to work in Del Rey Oaks is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Del Rey Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Del Rey Oaks is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Del Rey Oaks?
43.9% of adults in Del Rey Oaks 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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