Living in Humboldt Hill, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt Hill has 3,551 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $71,667 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $406,500, the median rent is $1,896/month.
Humboldt Hill at a glance
- Population
- 3,551
- Median age
- 39.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,667State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $406,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,896/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Humboldt Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Humboldt Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt Hill the median home value is $406,500, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,896 per month, which is 45.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,158 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt Hill median household income
The median household income in Humboldt Hill is $71,667 and the income per person is $33,571. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Humboldt Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,368
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.80
Humboldt Hill demographics
- Population
- 3,551
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,194
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt Hill ›
Education in Humboldt Hill
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Humboldt Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Hill | 3,551 | $71,667 | $406,500 | $1,896 |
| Fields Landing | 532 | $78,686 | $435,500 | — |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | $487,800 | $1,633 |
| Bayview | 2,803 | $48,406 | $416,400 | $1,085 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | $471,300 | $1,636 |
| Fairhaven | 293 | $81,328 | $453,800 | $1,694 |
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | $404,500 | $1,195 |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | $453,400 | $1,583 |
| Loleta | 723 | $40,086 | $589,800 | $999 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt Hill, CA?
The median household income in Humboldt Hill is $71,667, 28% 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 Humboldt Hill?
The median home value in Humboldt Hill is $406,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Humboldt Hill?
The median gross rent in Humboldt Hill is $1,896 per month, about 45.9% of household income.
Is Humboldt Hill, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Humboldt Hill?
The median age in Humboldt Hill is 39.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Humboldt Hill?
The average commute to work in Humboldt Hill is 17 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt Hill?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt Hill is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt Hill?
21.1% of adults in Humboldt Hill 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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