Living in Jamul, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamul · Census data 2020–2024
Jamul has 6,574 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $152,748 (54% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,047,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Jamul at a glance
- Population
- 6,574
- Median age
- 46.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $152,748State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,047,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Jamul a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Jamul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamul the median home value is $1,047,300, 215% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 44.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,429 a month in housing costs.
Jamul median household income
The median household income in Jamul is $152,748 and the income per person is $60,612. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Jamul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,153
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.11
Jamul demographics
- Population
- 6,574
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 2,073
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamul ›
Education in Jamul
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Jamul have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamul
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Jamul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamul | 6,574 | $152,748 | $1,047,300 | $3,501 |
| Rancho San Diego | 21,272 | $118,682 | $905,300 | $2,618 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 19,765 | $125,107 | $952,400 | $1,973 |
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
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What is the median household income in Jamul, CA?
The median household income in Jamul is $152,748, 54% higher 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 Jamul?
The median home value in Jamul is $1,047,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Jamul?
The median gross rent in Jamul is $3,501 per month, about 44.3% of household income.
Is Jamul, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Jamul?
The median age in Jamul is 46.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Jamul?
The average commute to work in Jamul is 34 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamul?
The unemployment rate in Jamul is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamul?
32.2% of adults in Jamul 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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