Living in Home Gardens, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Home Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Home Gardens has 10,506 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $96,342 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $538,700, the median rent is $2,065/month.
Home Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 10,506
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,342State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $538,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,065/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Home Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Home Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Home Gardens the median home value is $538,700, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,065 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,314 a month in housing costs.
Home Gardens median household income
The median household income in Home Gardens is $96,342 and the income per person is $31,160. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Home Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,832
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.77
Home Gardens demographics
- Population
- 10,506
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 2,788
- Foreign-born
- 36.2%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Home Gardens ›
Education in Home Gardens
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Home Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Home Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Home Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Gardens | 10,506 | $96,342 | $538,700 | $2,065 |
| El Cerrito | 5,325 | $108,882 | $627,400 | $1,787 |
| El Sobrante | 13,129 | $165,682 | $836,300 | $2,880 |
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | $700,700 | $2,228 |
| Norco | 25,054 | $127,566 | $782,400 | $1,925 |
| Coronita | 2,763 | $111,932 | $597,400 | $1,993 |
| Eastvale | 70,633 | $160,069 | $831,900 | $3,252 |
| Riverside | 319,069 | $91,045 | $584,800 | $1,914 |
| Woodcrest | 17,368 | $153,731 | $786,300 | $2,909 |
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Home Gardens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Home Gardens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Home Gardens, CA?
The median household income in Home Gardens is $96,342, about the same as 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 Home Gardens?
The median home value in Home Gardens is $538,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Home Gardens?
The median gross rent in Home Gardens is $2,065 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Home Gardens, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Home Gardens?
The median age in Home Gardens is 37.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Home Gardens?
The average commute to work in Home Gardens is 37 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Home Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Home Gardens is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Home Gardens?
16.6% of adults in Home Gardens 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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