Living in Firebaugh, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Firebaugh · Census data 2020–2024
Firebaugh has 8,392 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $47,734 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $242,400, the median rent is $982/month.
Firebaugh at a glance
- Population
- 8,392
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,734State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $242,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $982/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Firebaugh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Firebaugh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Firebaugh the median home value is $242,400, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $982 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,269 a month in housing costs.
Firebaugh median household income
The median household income in Firebaugh is $47,734 and the income per person is $16,590. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Firebaugh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,614
- Owner-occupied
- 46.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.3%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.39
Firebaugh demographics
- Population
- 8,392
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 35.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 2,469
- Foreign-born
- 44.3%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Firebaugh ›
Education in Firebaugh
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Firebaugh have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Firebaugh
- Unemployment rate
- 18.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Firebaugh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh | 8,392 | $47,734 | $242,400 | $982 |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | $281,000 | $1,042 |
| Dos Palos | 5,765 | $42,367 | $299,500 | $1,125 |
| Dos Palos Y | 273 | $35,368 | — | $705 |
| Tranquillity | 639 | $59,236 | $350,000 | $1,215 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| El Nido | 510 | $55,486 | $366,700 | $950 |
| Fairmead | 1,229 | $46,680 | — | $1,418 |
| Chowchilla | 19,020 | $66,514 | $364,000 | $1,178 |
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What is the median household income in Firebaugh, CA?
The median household income in Firebaugh is $47,734, 52% 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 Firebaugh?
The median home value in Firebaugh is $242,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Firebaugh?
The median gross rent in Firebaugh is $982 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Firebaugh, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
What is the median age in Firebaugh?
The median age in Firebaugh is 31.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Firebaugh?
The average commute to work in Firebaugh is 26 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Firebaugh?
The unemployment rate in Firebaugh is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Firebaugh?
4.8% of adults in Firebaugh 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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