Living in Ione, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ione · Census data 2020–2024
Ione has 9,156 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $91,495 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $474,900.
Ione at a glance
- Population
- 9,156
- Median age
- 41.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,495State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $474,900State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ione a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ione
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ione the median home value is $474,900, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,638 a month in housing costs.
Ione median household income
The median household income in Ione is $91,495 and the income per person is $27,016. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ione: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,468
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.50
Ione demographics
- Population
- 9,156
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 2,409
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ione ›
Education in Ione
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Ione have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ione
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Ione vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ione | 9,156 | $91,495 | $474,900 | — |
| Buena Vista | 493 | $72,031 | $233,100 | — |
| Camanche Village | 2,291 | $156,250 | $452,900 | $1,782 |
| Drytown | 147 | $250,001 | $856,000 | — |
| Amador City | 174 | $107,917 | $440,900 | $1,708 |
| Camanche North Shore | 824 | $78,333 | $358,600 | — |
| Sutter Creek | 2,702 | $88,478 | $543,800 | $1,572 |
| Plymouth | 1,056 | $92,500 | $376,900 | $1,330 |
| Jackson | 5,048 | $70,239 | $442,700 | $1,429 |
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What is the median household income in Ione, CA?
The median household income in Ione is $91,495, 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 Ione?
The median home value in Ione is $474,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Ione, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Ione?
The median age in Ione is 41.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ione?
The average commute to work in Ione is 28 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ione?
The unemployment rate in Ione is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ione?
16.8% of adults in Ione 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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