Living in Inverness, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inverness · Census data 2020–2024
Inverness has 1,346 residents with a median age of 68.9. The median household income is $80,176 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $1,872,700, the median rent is $1,829/month.
Inverness is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Inverness at a glance
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 68.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $80,176State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,872,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,829/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Inverness a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; home values 155% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Inverness
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inverness the median home value is $1,872,700, 463% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,829 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Inverness median household income
The median household income in Inverness is $80,176 and the income per person is $111,400. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Inverness: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,198
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 29.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.60
Inverness demographics
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 68.9
- Under 18
- 3%
- 65 and older
- 52.1%
- Households
- 843
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inverness ›
Education in Inverness
64.1% of adults 25 and older in Inverness have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inverness
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 39.9%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Inverness vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 1,346 | $80,176 | $1,872,700 | $1,829 |
| Point Reyes Station | 517 | $112,813 | $1,603,200 | $1,898 |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 1,626 | $130,682 | $939,500 | $2,387 |
| San Geronimo | 583 | $171,932 | $1,175,500 | — |
| Petaluma Center | 763 | $75,682 | — | $3,333 |
| Dillon Beach | 293 | $209,536 | $1,660,000 | — |
| Woodacre | 1,627 | $231,953 | $1,071,800 | — |
| Bolinas | 1,334 | $100,625 | $2,000,001 | $1,924 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,063 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Inverness, CA?
The median household income in Inverness is $80,176, 19% 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 Inverness?
The median home value in Inverness is $1,872,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Inverness?
The median gross rent in Inverness is $1,829 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Inverness, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; home values 155% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Inverness?
The median age in Inverness is 68.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Inverness?
The average commute to work in Inverness is 24 minutes; 39.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inverness?
The unemployment rate in Inverness is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inverness?
64.1% of adults in Inverness 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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