Living in Diablo, California

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

Diablo has 1,232 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $248,150 (150% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001.

Diablo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Diablo at a glance

Population
1,232
Median age
43.3State: 37.9
Median household income
$248,150State: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,001State: $734,700
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
Average commute
33 min

Is Diablo a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 150% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5%.

Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.

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

Cost of living in Diablo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Diablo the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Diablo$2,000,001
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Diablo median household income

The median household income in Diablo is $248,150 and the income per person is $127,494. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Diablo$248,150
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Diablo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
476
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
8.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
2.46

Diablo demographics

Population
1,232
Median age
43.3
Under 18
21.3%
65 and older
19.2%
Households
437
Foreign-born
18.6%
Veterans
17.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Black0%
Asian5.1%

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

Education in Diablo

72.3% of adults 25 and older in Diablo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 47.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Diablo72.3%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Diablo

Unemployment rate
5%State: 6.6%
Average commute
33 minState: 29 min
Work from home
5.2%
Drive alone
55.2%
Public transit
6.8%
Walk to work
20.5%
Homes with broadband
100%

Diablo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Diablo1,232$248,150$2,000,001—
Danville43,401$232,216$1,681,700$3,501
Blackhawk10,137$245,208$2,000,001$3,501
Alamo14,488$250,001$2,000,001$3,501
North Gate806$208,525$1,674,700—
Camino Tassajara5,831$250,001$2,000,001$2,422
San Ramon85,993$196,161$1,509,500$2,968
San Miguel3,967$250,001$1,649,100$2,758
Castle Hill1,026$250,001$2,000,001—

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Living in Diablo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Diablo, CA?

The median household income in Diablo is $248,150, 150% 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 Diablo?

The median home value in Diablo is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Diablo, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 150% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.

What is the median age in Diablo?

The median age in Diablo is 43.3 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Diablo?

The average commute to work in Diablo is 33 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Diablo?

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

How educated is Diablo?

72.3% of adults in Diablo 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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