Living in French Gulch, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Gulch · Census data 2020–2024
French Gulch has 154 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $34,375 (65% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,125/month.
French Gulch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
French Gulch at a glance
- Population
- 154
- Median age
- 60.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $34,375State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is French Gulch a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in French Gulch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Gulch the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
French Gulch median household income
The median household income in French Gulch is $34,375 and the income per person is $31,575. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in French Gulch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 36%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.17
36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that French Gulch has many vacation and second homes.
French Gulch demographics
- Population
- 154
- Median age
- 60.9
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 39%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Gulch ›
Education in French Gulch
11.4% of adults 25 and older in French Gulch have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Gulch
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
French Gulch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | — | $1,125 |
| Lewiston | 2,020 | $39,968 | $310,300 | $1,113 |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | — |
| Shasta | 1,387 | $111,250 | $395,500 | — |
| Shasta Lake | 10,311 | $67,401 | $294,400 | $1,298 |
| Centerville | 1,954 | $122,500 | $595,900 | — |
| Weaverville | 4,018 | $65,787 | $339,300 | $1,056 |
| Douglas City | 1,060 | $31,827 | $334,200 | $947 |
| Redding | 93,409 | $70,466 | $382,300 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in French Gulch, CA?
The median household income in French Gulch is $34,375, 65% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in French Gulch?
The median gross rent in French Gulch is $1,125 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is French Gulch, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%.
What is the median age in French Gulch?
The median age in French Gulch is 60.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in French Gulch?
The average commute to work in French Gulch is 31 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Gulch?
The unemployment rate in French Gulch is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Gulch?
11.4% of adults in French Gulch 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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