Living in Homeland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homeland · Census data 2020–2024
Homeland has 7,584 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $60,404 (39% lower than the California median), the median home value is $238,200, the median rent is $1,635/month.
Homeland at a glance
- Population
- 7,584
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $60,404State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $238,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,635/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Homeland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the California median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Homeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homeland the median home value is $238,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,635 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Homeland median household income
The median household income in Homeland is $60,404 and the income per person is $25,495. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Homeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,623
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.26
Homeland demographics
- Population
- 7,584
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 2,318
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homeland ›
Education in Homeland
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Homeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homeland
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Homeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Romoland | 2,268 | $106,861 | $523,400 | $2,043 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Nuevo | 6,803 | $112,857 | $535,900 | $1,531 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
| Lakeview | 2,062 | $59,375 | $548,800 | — |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | $352,200 | $1,575 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | $474,700 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Homeland, CA?
The median household income in Homeland is $60,404, 39% 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 Homeland?
The median home value in Homeland is $238,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Homeland?
The median gross rent in Homeland is $1,635 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Homeland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the California median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Homeland?
The median age in Homeland is 32.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Homeland?
The average commute to work in Homeland is 40 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homeland?
The unemployment rate in Homeland is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homeland?
6.9% of adults in Homeland 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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