Living in Denair, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denair · Census data 2020–2024

Denair has 4,914 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $98,750 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $429,800, the median rent is $1,382/month.

Denair at a glance

Population
4,914
Median age
34.3State: 37.9
Median household income
$98,750State: $99,122
Median home value
$429,800State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,382/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Average commute
37 min

Is Denair a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Denair

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denair the median home value is $429,800, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,382 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Denair$429,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Denair$1,382
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Denair median household income

The median household income in Denair is $98,750 and the income per person is $36,049. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Denair$98,750
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Denair: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,599
Owner-occupied
70.5%
Renter-occupied
29.5%
Vacant
1.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
3.11

Denair demographics

Population
4,914
Median age
34.3
Under 18
27.9%
65 and older
9.4%
Households
1,582
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans
2.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino30.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denair ›

Education in Denair

18.9% of adults 25 and older in Denair have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Denair18.9%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Denair

Unemployment rate
8.1%State: 6.6%
Average commute
37 minState: 29 min
Work from home
5.1%
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.9%

Denair vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Denair4,914$98,750$429,800$1,382
Turlock72,502$82,995$460,600$1,612
Hughson7,648$91,557$511,200$1,748
Keyes5,577$64,524$344,100$1,546
Delhi11,009$67,500$349,700$1,274
Hickman844$76,979$519,200$1,313
Ballico447$171,875$522,100$892
Waterford9,204$74,343$402,200$1,620
Hilmar-Irwin6,132$79,948$449,600$1,536

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Living in Denair: FAQ

What is the median household income in Denair, CA?

The median household income in Denair is $98,750, about the same as 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 Denair?

The median home value in Denair is $429,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Denair?

The median gross rent in Denair is $1,382 per month, about 30.1% of household income.

Is Denair, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

What is the median age in Denair?

The median age in Denair is 34.3 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Denair?

The average commute to work in Denair is 37 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Denair?

The unemployment rate in Denair is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Denair?

18.9% of adults in Denair 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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