Living in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Idyllwild-Pine Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Idyllwild-Pine Cove has 3,957 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $73,678 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $532,400, the median rent is $1,554/month.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove at a glance
- Population
- 3,957
- Median age
- 48.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $73,678State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $532,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,554/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Idyllwild-Pine Cove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Idyllwild-Pine Cove the median home value is $532,400, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,554 per month, which is 41.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,425 a month in housing costs.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove median household income
The median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $73,678 and the income per person is $51,196. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Idyllwild-Pine Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,988
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 57.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.18
57.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Idyllwild-Pine Cove has many vacation and second homes.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove demographics
- Population
- 3,957
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 1,687
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Idyllwild-Pine Cove ›
Education in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Idyllwild-Pine Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Idyllwild-Pine Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 3,957 | $73,678 | $532,400 | $1,554 |
| Valle Vista | 18,602 | $66,825 | $336,200 | $1,738 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Cabazon | 1,887 | $48,704 | $270,400 | $1,519 |
| East Hemet | 20,257 | $82,096 | $419,700 | $1,655 |
| Anza | 1,898 | $83,558 | $346,600 | $1,580 |
| Whitewater | 1,181 | $77,898 | $299,400 | $1,190 |
| Sage | 3,781 | $119,938 | $569,300 | $2,363 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | $352,200 | $1,575 |
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What is the median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA?
The median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $73,678, 26% 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 Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The median home value in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $532,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The median gross rent in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $1,554 per month, about 41.6% of household income.
Is Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The median age in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 48.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The average commute to work in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 23 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
The unemployment rate in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
45.6% of adults in Idyllwild-Pine Cove 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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