Living in Fieldbrook, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fieldbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Fieldbrook has 736 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $85,673 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $603,400, the median rent is $1,240/month.
Fieldbrook is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fieldbrook at a glance
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 51.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $85,673State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $603,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,240/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fieldbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fieldbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fieldbrook the median home value is $603,400, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,212 a month in housing costs.
Fieldbrook median household income
The median household income in Fieldbrook is $85,673 and the income per person is $49,140. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fieldbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.17
Fieldbrook demographics
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fieldbrook ›
Education in Fieldbrook
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Fieldbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fieldbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Fieldbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldbrook | 736 | $85,673 | $603,400 | $1,240 |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | $73,327 | $457,600 | $1,607 |
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 1,537 | $66,815 | $598,100 | $2,500 |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
| Trinidad | 347 | $105,833 | $834,000 | $2,139 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
| Big Lagoon | 138 | $57,438 | $628,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fieldbrook, CA?
The median household income in Fieldbrook is $85,673, 14% 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 Fieldbrook?
The median home value in Fieldbrook is $603,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fieldbrook?
The median gross rent in Fieldbrook is $1,240 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Fieldbrook, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Fieldbrook?
The median age in Fieldbrook is 51.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fieldbrook?
The average commute to work in Fieldbrook is 25 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fieldbrook?
The unemployment rate in Fieldbrook is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fieldbrook?
52.3% of adults in Fieldbrook 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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