Living in Furnace Creek, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Furnace Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Furnace Creek has 73 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $47,917 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $9,999.
Furnace Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Furnace Creek at a glance
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 36State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,917State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $9,999State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
Is Furnace Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 99% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 38.4%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Furnace Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Furnace Creek the median home value is $9,999, 97% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Furnace Creek median household income
The median household income in Furnace Creek is $47,917 and the income per person is $25,478. 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Furnace Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 27.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.5%
- Vacant
- 40.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.43
40.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Furnace Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Furnace Creek demographics
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Furnace Creek ›
Education in Furnace Creek
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Furnace Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Furnace Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 86%
- Homes with broadband
- 31.4%
Furnace Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Creek | 73 | $47,917 | $9,999 | — |
| Amargosa Valley | 1,445 | $53,139 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Furnace Creek, CA?
The median household income in Furnace Creek is $47,917, 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 Furnace Creek?
The median home value in Furnace Creek is $9,999, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Furnace Creek, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 99% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 38.4%.
What is the median age in Furnace Creek?
The median age in Furnace Creek is 36 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Furnace Creek?
The unemployment rate in Furnace Creek is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Furnace Creek?
23.3% of adults in Furnace Creek 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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