Living in Dos Palos Y, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dos Palos Y · Census data 2020–2024
Dos Palos Y has 273 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $35,368 (64% lower than the California median), the median rent is $705/month.
Dos Palos Y is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dos Palos Y at a glance
- Population
- 273
- Median age
- 55.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $35,368State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Dos Palos Y a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the California median; unemployment of 37%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Dos Palos Y
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dos Palos Y the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dos Palos Y median household income
The median household income in Dos Palos Y is $35,368 and the income per person is $20,921. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dos Palos Y: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 36%
- Renter-occupied
- 64%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.70
Dos Palos Y demographics
- Population
- 273
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 62.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dos Palos Y ›
Education in Dos Palos Y
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Dos Palos Y have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dos Palos Y
- Unemployment rate
- 37%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 28.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.7%
Dos Palos Y vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos Y | 273 | $35,368 | — | $705 |
| Dos Palos | 5,765 | $42,367 | $299,500 | $1,125 |
| El Nido | 510 | $55,486 | $366,700 | $950 |
| Los Banos | 47,593 | $68,171 | $440,900 | $1,557 |
| Firebaugh | 8,392 | $47,734 | $242,400 | $982 |
| McSwain | 5,783 | $139,131 | $690,100 | $1,516 |
| Franklin | 7,392 | $58,295 | $308,200 | $1,399 |
| Merced | 91,953 | $63,122 | $372,600 | $1,393 |
| Santa Nella | 2,107 | $99,154 | $435,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dos Palos Y, CA?
The median household income in Dos Palos Y is $35,368, 64% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Dos Palos Y?
The median gross rent in Dos Palos Y is $705 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Dos Palos Y, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the California median; unemployment of 37%.
What is the median age in Dos Palos Y?
The median age in Dos Palos Y is 55.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dos Palos Y?
The average commute to work in Dos Palos Y is 15 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dos Palos Y?
The unemployment rate in Dos Palos Y is 37% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dos Palos Y?
34.6% of adults in Dos Palos Y 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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