Living in Doyle, California

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

Doyle has 779 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $44,881 (55% lower than the California median), the median home value is $232,400.

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

Doyle at a glance

Population
779
Median age
35.8State: 37.9
Median household income
$44,881State: $99,122
Median home value
$232,400State: $734,700
Homeowners
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%

Is Doyle a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the California median; unemployment of 37.2%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

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

Cost of living in Doyle

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Doyle the median home value is $232,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Doyle$232,400
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Doyle median household income

The median household income in Doyle is $44,881 and the income per person is $16,273. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Doyle$44,881
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Doyle: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
377
Owner-occupied
85.7%
Renter-occupied
14.3%
Vacant
18.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.53

Doyle demographics

Population
779
Median age
35.8
Under 18
21.3%
65 and older
21.7%
Households
308
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
11.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Doyle

15.4% of adults 25 and older in Doyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Doyle15.4%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Doyle

Unemployment rate
37.2%State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
15.9%
Drive alone
20.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
56.8%

Doyle vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Doyle779$44,881$232,400—
Herlong211$56,875—$1,069
Patton Village473$100,972$73,900$1,175
Chilcoot-Vinton686$122,764——
Portola2,441$44,492$231,300$819
Cold Springs11,321$93,732$433,300$2,185
Delleker724$53,698$334,800—
Loyalton748$65,556$191,800—
Sutcliffe282$31,202$55,000—

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Living in Doyle: FAQ

What is the median household income in Doyle, CA?

The median household income in Doyle is $44,881, 55% lower 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 Doyle?

The median home value in Doyle is $232,400, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Doyle, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the California median; unemployment of 37.2%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

What is the median age in Doyle?

The median age in Doyle is 35.8 years (California: 37.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Doyle?

The unemployment rate in Doyle is 37.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Doyle?

15.4% of adults in Doyle 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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