Living in Hidden Meadows, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hidden Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
Hidden Meadows has 3,524 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $123,125 (24% higher than the California median), the median home value is $851,100, the median rent is $2,736/month.
Hidden Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 3,524
- Median age
- 61.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $123,125State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $851,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,736/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hidden Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hidden Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hidden Meadows the median home value is $851,100, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,736 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,399 a month in housing costs.
Hidden Meadows median household income
The median household income in Hidden Meadows is $123,125 and the income per person is $79,135. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hidden Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,993
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.03
Hidden Meadows demographics
- Population
- 3,524
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 41.4%
- Households
- 1,708
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 24.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hidden Meadows ›
Education in Hidden Meadows
52.1% of adults 25 and older in Hidden Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hidden Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Hidden Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Valley Center | 11,119 | $132,361 | $883,700 | $1,750 |
| Escondido | 149,668 | $91,967 | $714,500 | $2,046 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Harmony Grove | 2,585 | $227,140 | $1,231,600 | $3,501 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| Pala | 914 | $106,250 | $305,600 | $1,263 |
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What is the median household income in Hidden Meadows, CA?
The median household income in Hidden Meadows is $123,125, 24% higher 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 Hidden Meadows?
The median home value in Hidden Meadows is $851,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hidden Meadows?
The median gross rent in Hidden Meadows is $2,736 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Hidden Meadows, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Hidden Meadows?
The median age in Hidden Meadows is 61.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hidden Meadows?
The average commute to work in Hidden Meadows is 33 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hidden Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Hidden Meadows is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hidden Meadows?
52.1% of adults in Hidden Meadows 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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