Living in Hughson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hughson · Census data 2020–2024
Hughson has 7,648 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $91,557 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $511,200, the median rent is $1,748/month.
Hughson at a glance
- Population
- 7,648
- Median age
- 39.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,557State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $511,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,748/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hughson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hughson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hughson the median home value is $511,200, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,748 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,201 a month in housing costs.
Hughson median household income
The median household income in Hughson is $91,557 and the income per person is $41,152. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hughson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,894
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hughson demographics
- Population
- 7,648
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 2,812
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hughson ›
Education in Hughson
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Hughson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hughson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Hughson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson | 7,648 | $91,557 | $511,200 | $1,748 |
| Empire | 3,429 | $52,563 | $335,200 | $1,238 |
| Keyes | 5,577 | $64,524 | $344,100 | $1,546 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Hickman | 844 | $76,979 | $519,200 | $1,313 |
| Bystrom | 4,143 | $49,094 | $319,400 | $1,189 |
| Denair | 4,914 | $98,750 | $429,800 | $1,382 |
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What is the median household income in Hughson, CA?
The median household income in Hughson is $91,557, 8% 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 Hughson?
The median home value in Hughson is $511,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hughson?
The median gross rent in Hughson is $1,748 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Hughson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Hughson?
The median age in Hughson is 39.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hughson?
The average commute to work in Hughson is 26 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hughson?
The unemployment rate in Hughson is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hughson?
20.6% of adults in Hughson 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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