Living in Eldridge, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldridge · Census data 2020–2024
Eldridge has 1,379 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $121,938 (23% higher than the California median), the median home value is $766,800, the median rent is $1,968/month.
Eldridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eldridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,938State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $766,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,968/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Eldridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Eldridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldridge the median home value is $766,800, 130% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,968 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,612 a month in housing costs.
Eldridge median household income
The median household income in Eldridge is $121,938 and the income per person is $48,059. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Eldridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 544
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.72
Eldridge demographics
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 493
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldridge ›
Education in Eldridge
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Eldridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldridge
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Eldridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | $101,288 | $783,300 | $1,876 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| El Verano | 3,443 | $123,738 | $909,300 | $2,372 |
| Sonoma | 10,670 | $98,527 | $970,500 | $2,226 |
| Temelec | 1,628 | $67,582 | $679,800 | $3,030 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
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What is the median household income in Eldridge, CA?
The median household income in Eldridge is $121,938, 23% 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 Eldridge?
The median home value in Eldridge is $766,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Eldridge?
The median gross rent in Eldridge is $1,968 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Eldridge, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Eldridge?
The median age in Eldridge is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Eldridge?
The average commute to work in Eldridge is 29 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldridge?
The unemployment rate in Eldridge is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldridge?
28.1% of adults in Eldridge 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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