Living in East Niles, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Niles · Census data 2020–2024
East Niles has 28,532 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $55,124 (44% lower than the California median), the median home value is $251,500, the median rent is $1,250/month.
East Niles at a glance
- Population
- 28,532
- Median age
- 30.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $55,124State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $251,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Niles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in East Niles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Niles the median home value is $251,500, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,664 a month in housing costs.
East Niles median household income
The median household income in East Niles is $55,124 and the income per person is $19,144. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Niles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,338
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.59
East Niles demographics
- Population
- 28,532
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 7,900
- Foreign-born
- 25.4%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Niles ›
Education in East Niles
8.2% of adults 25 and older in East Niles have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Niles
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
East Niles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Niles | 28,532 | $55,124 | $251,500 | $1,250 |
| Fairfax | 1,423 | $30,417 | $244,400 | $1,407 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1,707 | $102,266 | $396,800 | — |
| Hillcrest | 10,511 | $46,285 | $272,700 | $1,259 |
| Potomac Park | 10,138 | $51,166 | $219,600 | $1,218 |
| East Bakersfield | 11,062 | $38,644 | $208,700 | $1,090 |
| Cottonwood | 3,107 | $44,247 | $321,600 | $1,029 |
| La Cresta | 8,389 | $49,605 | $262,000 | $1,177 |
| Goodmanville | 169 | $154,034 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in East Niles, CA?
The median household income in East Niles is $55,124, 44% 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 East Niles?
The median home value in East Niles is $251,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in East Niles?
The median gross rent in East Niles is $1,250 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is East Niles, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in East Niles?
The median age in East Niles is 30.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in East Niles?
The average commute to work in East Niles is 25 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Niles?
The unemployment rate in East Niles is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Niles?
8.2% of adults in East Niles 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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