Living in Escalon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Escalon · Census data 2020–2024
Escalon has 7,451 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $81,467 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $471,200, the median rent is $1,724/month.
Escalon at a glance
- Population
- 7,451
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,467State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $471,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,724/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Escalon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Escalon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Escalon the median home value is $471,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,230 a month in housing costs.
Escalon median household income
The median household income in Escalon is $81,467 and the income per person is $54,111. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Escalon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,905
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.60
Escalon demographics
- Population
- 7,451
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 2,854
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Escalon ›
Education in Escalon
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Escalon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Escalon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Escalon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon | 7,451 | $81,467 | $471,200 | $1,724 |
| Del Rio | 1,508 | $250,001 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Valley Home | 328 | $102,500 | $832,000 | — |
| Riverbank | 25,166 | $87,966 | $463,200 | $1,604 |
| Salida | 13,900 | $94,935 | $461,100 | $2,081 |
| Ripon | 16,201 | $133,380 | $704,800 | $1,851 |
| Oakdale | 23,194 | $83,091 | $457,900 | $1,559 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Escalon, CA?
The median household income in Escalon is $81,467, 18% 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 Escalon?
The median home value in Escalon is $471,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Escalon?
The median gross rent in Escalon is $1,724 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Escalon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Escalon?
The median age in Escalon is 35.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Escalon?
The average commute to work in Escalon is 24 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Escalon?
The unemployment rate in Escalon is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Escalon?
17.2% of adults in Escalon 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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