Living in Keyes, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keyes · Census data 2020–2024
Keyes has 5,577 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $64,524 (35% lower than the California median), the median home value is $344,100, the median rent is $1,546/month.
Keyes at a glance
- Population
- 5,577
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $64,524State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $344,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,546/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Keyes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Keyes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keyes the median home value is $344,100, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,546 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
Keyes median household income
The median household income in Keyes is $64,524 and the income per person is $22,120. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Keyes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,713
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.46
Keyes demographics
- Population
- 5,577
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 1,614
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keyes ›
Education in Keyes
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Keyes have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keyes
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Keyes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes | 5,577 | $64,524 | $344,100 | $1,546 |
| Hughson | 7,648 | $91,557 | $511,200 | $1,748 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
| Turlock | 72,502 | $82,995 | $460,600 | $1,612 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Bystrom | 4,143 | $49,094 | $319,400 | $1,189 |
| Empire | 3,429 | $52,563 | $335,200 | $1,238 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Keyes, CA?
The median household income in Keyes is $64,524, 35% 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 Keyes?
The median home value in Keyes is $344,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Keyes?
The median gross rent in Keyes is $1,546 per month, about 46.4% of household income.
Is Keyes, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Keyes?
The median age in Keyes is 32.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Keyes?
The average commute to work in Keyes is 30 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keyes?
The unemployment rate in Keyes is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keyes?
4.1% of adults in Keyes 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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