Living in King City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King City · Census data 2020–2024
King City has 13,604 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $66,761 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $449,900, the median rent is $1,534/month.
King City at a glance
- Population
- 13,604
- Median age
- 29.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,761State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $449,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,534/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is King City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in King City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King City the median home value is $449,900, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,534 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,170 a month in housing costs.
King City median household income
The median household income in King City is $66,761 and the income per person is $19,413. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in King City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,473
- Owner-occupied
- 42.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.9%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 4.18
King City demographics
- Population
- 13,604
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 3,242
- Foreign-born
- 43%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King City ›
Education in King City
11.4% of adults 25 and older in King City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
King City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King City | 13,604 | $66,761 | $449,900 | $1,534 |
| Pine Canyon | 2,477 | $110,827 | $414,100 | $1,783 |
| San Lucas | 134 | $56,094 | $335,000 | $1,679 |
| Greenfield | 20,232 | $84,740 | $531,400 | $1,724 |
| Soledad | 26,365 | $96,862 | $595,900 | $1,698 |
| Gonzales | 8,492 | $77,672 | $618,800 | $1,524 |
| Chualar | 812 | $59,125 | $649,100 | $1,253 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
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What is the median household income in King City, CA?
The median household income in King City is $66,761, 33% 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 King City?
The median home value in King City is $449,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in King City?
The median gross rent in King City is $1,534 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is King City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in King City?
The median age in King City is 29.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in King City?
The average commute to work in King City is 29 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King City?
The unemployment rate in King City is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King City?
11.4% of adults in King City 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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