Living in Fort Jones, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Jones · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Jones has 562 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $47,375 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $228,700, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Fort Jones is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fort Jones at a glance
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 39.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $228,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fort Jones a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Jones
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Jones the median home value is $228,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,226 a month in housing costs.
Fort Jones median household income
The median household income in Fort Jones is $47,375 and the income per person is $25,333. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fort Jones: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 294
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.01
Fort Jones demographics
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 280
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Jones ›
Education in Fort Jones
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Fort Jones have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Jones
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Fort Jones vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Jones | 562 | $47,375 | $228,700 | $1,137 |
| Etna | 642 | $49,063 | $221,200 | $859 |
| Yreka | 7,820 | $43,982 | $263,200 | $987 |
| Grenada | 254 | $63,571 | $163,500 | $932 |
| Montague | 1,479 | $59,750 | $183,700 | $833 |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Hornbrook | 268 | $32,222 | — | $693 |
| Weed | 2,737 | $38,854 | $259,600 | $788 |
| Happy Camp | 539 | $41,375 | $166,400 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Jones, CA?
The median household income in Fort Jones is $47,375, 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 Fort Jones?
The median home value in Fort Jones is $228,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fort Jones?
The median gross rent in Fort Jones is $1,137 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Fort Jones, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
What is the median age in Fort Jones?
The median age in Fort Jones is 39.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fort Jones?
The average commute to work in Fort Jones is 25 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Jones?
The unemployment rate in Fort Jones is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Jones?
11.3% of adults in Fort Jones 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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