Living in Dillon Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillon Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Dillon Beach has 293 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $209,536 (111% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,660,000.
Dillon Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dillon Beach at a glance
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 61.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $209,536State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,660,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
Is Dillon Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the California median.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Dillon Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillon Beach the median home value is $1,660,000, 399% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dillon Beach median household income
The median household income in Dillon Beach is $209,536 and the income per person is $197,978. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dillon Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 70.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.14
70.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dillon Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Dillon Beach demographics
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillon Beach ›
Education in Dillon Beach
72.7% of adults 25 and older in Dillon Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 29% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillon Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 71.9%
- Drive alone
- 7.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Dillon Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Beach | 293 | $209,536 | $1,660,000 | — |
| Bodega | 134 | $90,625 | $1,230,800 | — |
| Bodega Bay | 1,139 | $182,898 | $1,294,900 | $1,689 |
| Bloomfield | 324 | $142,422 | $1,294,800 | — |
| Petaluma Center | 763 | $75,682 | — | $3,333 |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Sereno del Mar | 101 | $78,214 | $1,071,400 | — |
| Inverness | 1,346 | $80,176 | $1,872,700 | $1,829 |
| Sebastopol | 7,445 | $87,684 | $845,700 | $1,902 |
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What is the median household income in Dillon Beach, CA?
The median household income in Dillon Beach is $209,536, 111% 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 Dillon Beach?
The median home value in Dillon Beach is $1,660,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Dillon Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the California median. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dillon Beach?
The median age in Dillon Beach is 61.1 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Dillon Beach?
The unemployment rate in Dillon Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillon Beach?
72.7% of adults in Dillon Beach 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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