Living in Dogtown, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dogtown · Census data 2020–2024
Dogtown has 3,094 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $127,750 (29% higher than the California median), the median home value is $670,600, the median rent is $2,406/month.
Dogtown at a glance
- Population
- 3,094
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $127,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $670,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,406/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Dogtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the California median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dogtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dogtown the median home value is $670,600, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,406 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,916 a month in housing costs.
Dogtown median household income
The median household income in Dogtown is $127,750 and the income per person is $55,508. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dogtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,242
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.86
Dogtown demographics
- Population
- 3,094
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 1,083
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dogtown ›
Education in Dogtown
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Dogtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dogtown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Dogtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogtown | 3,094 | $127,750 | $670,600 | $2,406 |
| Lockeford | 3,838 | $100,294 | $515,600 | $1,304 |
| Collierville | 2,546 | $115,704 | $712,200 | $1,754 |
| Herald | 1,521 | $93,036 | $651,800 | — |
| Clay | 1,302 | $102,847 | $796,100 | $1,469 |
| Woodbridge | 4,144 | $93,854 | $559,800 | $1,566 |
| Galt | 25,962 | $94,393 | $487,500 | $1,596 |
| Lodi | 67,607 | $88,530 | $492,500 | $1,680 |
| Camanche Village | 2,291 | $156,250 | $452,900 | $1,782 |
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What is the median household income in Dogtown, CA?
The median household income in Dogtown is $127,750, 29% 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 Dogtown?
The median home value in Dogtown is $670,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Dogtown?
The median gross rent in Dogtown is $2,406 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Dogtown, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the California median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Dogtown?
The median age in Dogtown is 43.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dogtown?
The average commute to work in Dogtown is 38 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dogtown?
The unemployment rate in Dogtown is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dogtown?
21.3% of adults in Dogtown 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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