Living in Eucalyptus Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eucalyptus Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Eucalyptus Hills has 5,840 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $144,140 (45% higher than the California median), the median home value is $857,200, the median rent is $1,408/month.
Eucalyptus Hills at a glance
- Population
- 5,840
- Median age
- 40.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $144,140State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $857,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,408/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Eucalyptus Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Eucalyptus Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eucalyptus Hills the median home value is $857,200, 158% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, which is 46.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,571 a month in housing costs.
Eucalyptus Hills median household income
The median household income in Eucalyptus Hills is $144,140 and the income per person is $53,920. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Eucalyptus Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,833
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.20
Eucalyptus Hills demographics
- Population
- 5,840
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,823
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eucalyptus Hills ›
Education in Eucalyptus Hills
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Eucalyptus Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eucalyptus Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Eucalyptus Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus Hills | 5,840 | $144,140 | $857,200 | $1,408 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Santee | 59,332 | $113,394 | $727,200 | $2,250 |
| Winter Gardens | 22,131 | $97,973 | $608,600 | $1,913 |
| Bostonia | 16,765 | $78,878 | $487,600 | $2,087 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Eucalyptus Hills, CA?
The median household income in Eucalyptus Hills is $144,140, 45% 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 Eucalyptus Hills?
The median home value in Eucalyptus Hills is $857,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Eucalyptus Hills?
The median gross rent in Eucalyptus Hills is $1,408 per month, about 46.6% of household income.
Is Eucalyptus Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eucalyptus Hills?
The median age in Eucalyptus Hills is 40.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Eucalyptus Hills?
The average commute to work in Eucalyptus Hills is 23 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eucalyptus Hills?
The unemployment rate in Eucalyptus Hills is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eucalyptus Hills?
31.2% of adults in Eucalyptus Hills 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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