Living in Julian, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Julian · Census data 2020–2024
Julian has 1,751 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $77,803 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $602,700, the median rent is $1,860/month.
Julian at a glance
- Population
- 1,751
- Median age
- 53.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,803State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $602,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,860/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Julian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Julian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Julian the median home value is $602,700, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,860 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,200 a month in housing costs.
Julian median household income
The median household income in Julian is $77,803 and the income per person is $41,692. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Julian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,194
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.01
Julian demographics
- Population
- 1,751
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 43.9%
- Households
- 870
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Julian ›
Education in Julian
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Julian have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Julian
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Julian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian | 1,751 | $77,803 | $602,700 | $1,860 |
| San Diego Country Estates | 10,223 | $145,479 | $810,300 | $2,851 |
| Descanso | 1,590 | $110,132 | $662,600 | $3,250 |
| Pine Valley | 1,786 | $132,772 | $627,800 | — |
| Ramona | 22,634 | $107,427 | $766,400 | $1,830 |
| Borrego Springs | 2,700 | $86,078 | $402,700 | $1,004 |
| Alpine | 15,180 | $108,660 | $864,000 | $1,973 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
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What is the median household income in Julian, CA?
The median household income in Julian is $77,803, 22% 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 Julian?
The median home value in Julian is $602,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Julian?
The median gross rent in Julian is $1,860 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Julian, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
What is the median age in Julian?
The median age in Julian is 53.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Julian?
The average commute to work in Julian is 47 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Julian?
The unemployment rate in Julian is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Julian?
33.8% of adults in Julian 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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