Living in Indianola, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indianola · Census data 2020–2024
Indianola has 560 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $54,716 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $454,800, the median rent is $1,920/month.
Indianola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indianola at a glance
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 53.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,716State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $454,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,920/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Indianola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Indianola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indianola the median home value is $454,800, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,920 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,283 a month in housing costs.
Indianola median household income
The median household income in Indianola is $54,716 and the income per person is $42,069. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Indianola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.23
Indianola demographics
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indianola ›
Education in Indianola
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Indianola have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indianola
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Indianola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | $453,400 | $1,583 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | $404,500 | $1,195 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | $471,300 | $1,636 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Samoa | 151 | $57,500 | — | $1,125 |
| Bayview | 2,803 | $48,406 | $416,400 | $1,085 |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
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What is the median household income in Indianola, CA?
The median household income in Indianola is $54,716, 45% 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 Indianola?
The median home value in Indianola is $454,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Indianola?
The median gross rent in Indianola is $1,920 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is Indianola, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Indianola?
The median age in Indianola is 53.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Indianola?
The average commute to work in Indianola is 16 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indianola?
The unemployment rate in Indianola is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indianola?
34.4% of adults in Indianola 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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