Living in Hickman, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hickman · Census data 2020–2024
Hickman has 844 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $76,979 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $519,200, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Hickman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hickman at a glance
- Population
- 844
- Median age
- 42.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $76,979State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $519,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hickman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hickman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hickman the median home value is $519,200, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,125 a month in housing costs.
Hickman median household income
The median household income in Hickman is $76,979 and the income per person is $30,194. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hickman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.65
Hickman demographics
- Population
- 844
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hickman ›
Education in Hickman
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Hickman have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hickman
- Unemployment rate
- 21.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Hickman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman | 844 | $76,979 | $519,200 | $1,313 |
| Waterford | 9,204 | $74,343 | $402,200 | $1,620 |
| Hughson | 7,648 | $91,557 | $511,200 | $1,748 |
| Denair | 4,914 | $98,750 | $429,800 | $1,382 |
| Empire | 3,429 | $52,563 | $335,200 | $1,238 |
| Keyes | 5,577 | $64,524 | $344,100 | $1,546 |
| Turlock | 72,502 | $82,995 | $460,600 | $1,612 |
| Oakdale | 23,194 | $83,091 | $457,900 | $1,559 |
| Ballico | 447 | $171,875 | $522,100 | $892 |
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What is the median household income in Hickman, CA?
The median household income in Hickman is $76,979, 22% 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 Hickman?
The median home value in Hickman is $519,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hickman?
The median gross rent in Hickman is $1,313 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Hickman, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Hickman?
The median age in Hickman is 42.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hickman?
The average commute to work in Hickman is 30 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hickman?
The unemployment rate in Hickman is 21.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hickman?
10.9% of adults in Hickman 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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