Living in Hornbrook, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hornbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Hornbrook has 268 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $32,222 (67% lower than the California median), the median rent is $693/month.
Hornbrook is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hornbrook at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 45.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $32,222State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $693/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Hornbrook a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the California median; unemployment of 28.2%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hornbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hornbrook the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $956 a month in housing costs.
Hornbrook median household income
The median household income in Hornbrook is $32,222 and the income per person is $25,148. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hornbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.20
Hornbrook demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hornbrook ›
Education in Hornbrook
10% of adults 25 and older in Hornbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hornbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 28.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Hornbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbrook | 268 | $32,222 | — | $693 |
| Montague | 1,479 | $59,750 | $183,700 | $833 |
| Yreka | 7,820 | $43,982 | $263,200 | $987 |
| Grenada | 254 | $63,571 | $163,500 | $932 |
| Ashland | 21,259 | $68,028 | $583,800 | $1,387 |
| Fort Jones | 562 | $47,375 | $228,700 | $1,137 |
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Hornbrook, CA?
The median household income in Hornbrook is $32,222, 67% 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 Hornbrook?
The median gross rent in Hornbrook is $693 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Hornbrook, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the California median; unemployment of 28.2%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Hornbrook?
The median age in Hornbrook is 45.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hornbrook?
The average commute to work in Hornbrook is 10 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hornbrook?
The unemployment rate in Hornbrook is 28.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hornbrook?
10% of adults in Hornbrook 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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