Living in Dunsmuir, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunsmuir · Census data 2020–2024
Dunsmuir has 1,407 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $58,281 (41% lower than the California median), the median home value is $279,000, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Dunsmuir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dunsmuir at a glance
- Population
- 1,407
- Median age
- 49.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $58,281State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $279,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dunsmuir a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.8%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Dunsmuir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunsmuir the median home value is $279,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,815 a month in housing costs.
Dunsmuir median household income
The median household income in Dunsmuir is $58,281 and the income per person is $50,522. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dunsmuir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,091
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 39.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.14
39.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dunsmuir has many vacation and second homes.
Dunsmuir demographics
- Population
- 1,407
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 659
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunsmuir ›
Education in Dunsmuir
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Dunsmuir have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunsmuir
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Dunsmuir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunsmuir | 1,407 | $58,281 | $279,000 | $1,093 |
| Castella | 204 | $49,000 | $317,600 | $840 |
| Mount Shasta | 3,182 | $47,917 | $330,200 | $1,406 |
| McCloud | 829 | $48,529 | $328,100 | $989 |
| Weed | 2,737 | $38,854 | $259,600 | $788 |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Lakehead | 577 | $56,563 | $272,200 | $1,875 |
| Coffee Creek | 280 | $76,250 | $372,600 | — |
| Trinity Center | 414 | $58,750 | $343,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dunsmuir, CA?
The median household income in Dunsmuir is $58,281, 41% 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 Dunsmuir?
The median home value in Dunsmuir is $279,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Dunsmuir?
The median gross rent in Dunsmuir is $1,093 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Dunsmuir, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Dunsmuir?
The median age in Dunsmuir is 49.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dunsmuir?
The average commute to work in Dunsmuir is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunsmuir?
The unemployment rate in Dunsmuir is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunsmuir?
27.2% of adults in Dunsmuir 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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