Living in Friant, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friant · Census data 2020–2024
Friant has 401 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $80,370 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $236,100.
Friant is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Friant at a glance
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 51.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $80,370State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $236,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Friant a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Friant
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friant the median home value is $236,100, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Friant median household income
The median household income in Friant is $80,370 and the income per person is $46,058. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Friant: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.99
Friant demographics
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friant ›
Education in Friant
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Friant have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friant
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Friant vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friant | 401 | $80,370 | $236,100 | — |
| Millerton | 1,159 | $207,109 | $616,500 | — |
| Rolling Hills | 575 | $156,406 | $632,200 | — |
| Fort Washington | 290 | $118,011 | $1,040,400 | — |
| Madera Ranchos | 3,037 | $126,583 | $492,600 | — |
| Bonadelle Ranchos | 5,465 | $132,723 | $486,800 | $1,941 |
| Clovis | 124,725 | $99,241 | $482,700 | $1,792 |
| Tarpey Village | 3,106 | $90,313 | $345,900 | $2,163 |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,503 | $105,781 | $512,700 | $1,428 |
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What is the median household income in Friant, CA?
The median household income in Friant is $80,370, 19% 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 Friant?
The median home value in Friant is $236,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Friant, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
What is the median age in Friant?
The median age in Friant is 51.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Friant?
The average commute to work in Friant is 23 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friant?
The unemployment rate in Friant is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friant?
24.6% of adults in Friant 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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