Living in Dunnigan, California

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

Dunnigan has 537 residents with a median age of 66.6. The median household income is $29,193 (71% lower than the California median), the median home value is $155,800.

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

Dunnigan at a glance

Population
537
Median age
66.6State: 37.9
Median household income
$29,193State: $99,122
Median home value
$155,800State: $734,700
Homeowners
58.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%

Is Dunnigan a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the California median.

The weather is best in April to June and October.

Cost of living in Dunnigan

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunnigan the median home value is $155,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dunnigan$155,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Dunnigan median household income

The median household income in Dunnigan is $29,193 and the income per person is $28,403. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Dunnigan$29,193
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Dunnigan: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
359
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Renter-occupied
41.1%
Vacant
7.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
1.62

Dunnigan demographics

Population
537
Median age
66.6
Under 18
0%
65 and older
56.1%
Households
331
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans
4.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White54.4%
Hispanic or Latino39.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dunnigan

19.2% of adults 25 and older in Dunnigan have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dunnigan19.2%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dunnigan

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
70.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
29.7%
Homes with broadband
29%

Dunnigan vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dunnigan537$29,193$155,800—
College City557$67,206$453,600—
Arbuckle3,093$86,942$394,100$1,224
Guinda248$180,515$1,057,500—
Esparto3,713$102,986$435,900$1,673
Robbins210$93,375$393,800—
Knights Landing1,099$49,458$431,100—
Monument Hills1,551$218,333$844,600—
Meridian319$68,333$316,700—

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Living in Dunnigan: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dunnigan, CA?

The median household income in Dunnigan is $29,193, 71% 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 Dunnigan?

The median home value in Dunnigan is $155,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Dunnigan, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the California median.

What is the median age in Dunnigan?

The median age in Dunnigan is 66.6 years (California: 37.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Dunnigan?

The unemployment rate in Dunnigan is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dunnigan?

19.2% of adults in Dunnigan 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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