Living in El Verano, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Verano · Census data 2020–2024
El Verano has 3,443 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $123,738 (25% higher than the California median), the median home value is $909,300, the median rent is $2,372/month.
El Verano at a glance
- Population
- 3,443
- Median age
- 42State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $123,738State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $909,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,372/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is El Verano a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in El Verano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Verano the median home value is $909,300, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,372 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,057 a month in housing costs.
El Verano median household income
The median household income in El Verano is $123,738 and the income per person is $48,733. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in El Verano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,384
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.68
El Verano demographics
- Population
- 3,443
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,274
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Verano ›
Education in El Verano
32.5% of adults 25 and older in El Verano have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Verano
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
El Verano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Verano | 3,443 | $123,738 | $909,300 | $2,372 |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | $101,288 | $783,300 | $1,876 |
| Sonoma | 10,670 | $98,527 | $970,500 | $2,226 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Temelec | 1,628 | $67,582 | $679,800 | $3,030 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Petaluma | 59,247 | $115,430 | $878,600 | $2,440 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in El Verano, CA?
The median household income in El Verano is $123,738, 25% higher 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 El Verano?
The median home value in El Verano is $909,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in El Verano?
The median gross rent in El Verano is $2,372 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is El Verano, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in El Verano?
The median age in El Verano is 42 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in El Verano?
The average commute to work in El Verano is 28 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Verano?
The unemployment rate in El Verano is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Verano?
32.5% of adults in El Verano 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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