Living in Fields Landing, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fields Landing · Census data 2020–2024

Fields Landing has 532 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $78,686 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $435,500.

Fields Landing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Fields Landing at a glance

Population
532
Median age
27.3State: 37.9
Median household income
$78,686State: $99,122
Median home value
$435,500State: $734,700
Homeowners
31.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%

Is Fields Landing a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median; unemployment of 33%; a poverty rate of 52.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Fields Landing

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fields Landing the median home value is $435,500, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fields Landing$435,500
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Fields Landing median household income

The median household income in Fields Landing is $78,686 and the income per person is $19,014. 52.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Fields Landing$78,686
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Fields Landing: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
168
Owner-occupied
31.3%
Renter-occupied
68.8%
Vacant
23.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
4.16

Fields Landing demographics

Population
532
Median age
27.3
Under 18
0%
65 and older
3.4%
Households
128
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black16.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fields Landing ›

Education in Fields Landing

17.7% of adults 25 and older in Fields Landing have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fields Landing17.7%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fields Landing

Unemployment rate
33%State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
90.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Fields Landing vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fields Landing532$78,686$435,500—
Humboldt Hill3,551$71,667$406,500$1,896
Pine Hills2,875$78,393$487,800$1,633
Bayview2,803$48,406$416,400$1,085
Fairhaven293$81,328$453,800$1,694
Cutten3,550$97,225$471,300$1,636
Loleta723$40,086$589,800$999
Eureka26,010$57,662$404,500$1,195
Myrtletown5,322$60,457$453,400$1,583

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Living in Fields Landing: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fields Landing, CA?

The median household income in Fields Landing is $78,686, 21% 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 Fields Landing?

The median home value in Fields Landing is $435,500, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Fields Landing, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median; unemployment of 33%; a poverty rate of 52.8%.

What is the median age in Fields Landing?

The median age in Fields Landing is 27.3 years (California: 37.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Fields Landing?

The unemployment rate in Fields Landing is 33% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fields Landing?

17.7% of adults in Fields Landing 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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