Living in Elverta, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elverta · Census data 2020–2024
Elverta has 4,769 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $91,168 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $453,100, the median rent is $1,551/month.
Elverta at a glance
- Population
- 4,769
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,168State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $453,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,551/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Elverta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Elverta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elverta the median home value is $453,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,551 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,018 a month in housing costs.
Elverta median household income
The median household income in Elverta is $91,168 and the income per person is $37,041. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Elverta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,629
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.04
Elverta demographics
- Population
- 4,769
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,563
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elverta ›
Education in Elverta
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Elverta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elverta
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Elverta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elverta | 4,769 | $91,168 | $453,100 | $1,551 |
| Rio Linda | 16,335 | $96,364 | $458,300 | $1,839 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| Antelope | 48,301 | $99,067 | $489,800 | $2,189 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Roseville | 155,955 | $119,288 | $661,400 | $2,142 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
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What is the median household income in Elverta, CA?
The median household income in Elverta is $91,168, 8% 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 Elverta?
The median home value in Elverta is $453,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Elverta?
The median gross rent in Elverta is $1,551 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Elverta, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Elverta?
The median age in Elverta is 44.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Elverta?
The average commute to work in Elverta is 30 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elverta?
The unemployment rate in Elverta is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elverta?
13.9% of adults in Elverta 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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