Living in Foothill Farms, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foothill Farms · Census data 2020–2024
Foothill Farms has 36,435 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $68,260 (31% lower than the California median), the median home value is $414,000, the median rent is $1,695/month.
Foothill Farms at a glance
- Population
- 36,435
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $68,260State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $414,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,695/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Foothill Farms a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Foothill Farms
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foothill Farms the median home value is $414,000, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,695 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,798 a month in housing costs.
Foothill Farms median household income
The median household income in Foothill Farms is $68,260 and the income per person is $28,321. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Foothill Farms: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,768
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.95
Foothill Farms demographics
- Population
- 36,435
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 12,338
- Foreign-born
- 27.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foothill Farms ›
Education in Foothill Farms
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Foothill Farms have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foothill Farms
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Foothill Farms vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Antelope | 48,301 | $99,067 | $489,800 | $2,189 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Rio Linda | 16,335 | $96,364 | $458,300 | $1,839 |
| Elverta | 4,769 | $91,168 | $453,100 | $1,551 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
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What is the median household income in Foothill Farms, CA?
The median household income in Foothill Farms is $68,260, 31% 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 Foothill Farms?
The median home value in Foothill Farms is $414,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Foothill Farms?
The median gross rent in Foothill Farms is $1,695 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Foothill Farms, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Foothill Farms?
The median age in Foothill Farms is 33.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Foothill Farms?
The average commute to work in Foothill Farms is 28 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foothill Farms?
The unemployment rate in Foothill Farms is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foothill Farms?
18.2% of adults in Foothill Farms 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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