Living in Herlong, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herlong · Census data 2020–2024
Herlong has 211 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $56,875 (43% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,069/month.
Herlong is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Herlong at a glance
- Population
- 211
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Herlong a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 9 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Herlong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herlong the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Herlong median household income
The median household income in Herlong is $56,875 and the income per person is $29,227. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Herlong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.54
Herlong demographics
- Population
- 211
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 83
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herlong ›
Education in Herlong
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Herlong have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herlong
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Herlong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herlong | 211 | $56,875 | — | $1,069 |
| Patton Village | 473 | $100,972 | $73,900 | $1,175 |
| Doyle | 779 | $44,881 | $232,400 | — |
| Janesville | 2,399 | $78,466 | $326,900 | $1,374 |
| Chilcoot-Vinton | 686 | $122,764 | — | — |
| Portola | 2,441 | $44,492 | $231,300 | $819 |
| Johnstonville | 1,039 | $100,132 | $329,300 | $968 |
| Delleker | 724 | $53,698 | $334,800 | — |
| Sutcliffe | 282 | $31,202 | $55,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Herlong, CA?
The median household income in Herlong is $56,875, 43% 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 Herlong?
The median gross rent in Herlong is $1,069 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Herlong, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 9 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Herlong?
The median age in Herlong is 31.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Herlong?
The average commute to work in Herlong is 9 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herlong?
The unemployment rate in Herlong is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herlong?
24.6% of adults in Herlong 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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