Living in East Shore, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Shore · Census data 2020–2024
East Shore has 142 residents with a median age of 77.3. The median household income is $70,263 (29% lower than the California median), the median home value is $453,100.
East Shore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Shore at a glance
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 77.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $70,263State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $453,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
Is East Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the California median; unemployment of 69.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Shore the median home value is $453,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,987 a month in housing costs.
East Shore median household income
The median household income in East Shore is $70,263 and the income per person is $48,545. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 251
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 64.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.61
64.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Shore has many vacation and second homes.
East Shore demographics
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 77.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 81%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Shore ›
Education in East Shore
41.5% of adults 25 and older in East Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 69.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 42.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore | 142 | $70,263 | $453,100 | — |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | $367,600 | — |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | $648,900 | — |
| Lake Almanor Peninsula | 412 | $66,458 | $545,700 | — |
| Clear Creek | 172 | $51,278 | $230,800 | — |
| Westwood | 1,063 | $59,375 | $147,000 | $947 |
| Lake Almanor West | 463 | $184,286 | $696,300 | — |
| Chester | 1,759 | $47,129 | $304,800 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in East Shore, CA?
The median household income in East Shore is $70,263, 29% 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 Shore?
The median home value in East Shore is $453,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is East Shore, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the California median; unemployment of 69.6%.
What is the median age in East Shore?
The median age in East Shore is 77.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in East Shore?
The unemployment rate in East Shore is 69.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Shore?
41.5% of adults in East Shore 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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