Living in Kings Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kings Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Kings Beach has 2,736 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $68,153 (31% lower than the California median), the median home value is $772,100, the median rent is $1,271/month.
Kings Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,736
- Median age
- 44State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $68,153State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $772,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,271/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Kings Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the California median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kings Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kings Beach the median home value is $772,100, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,271 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,877 a month in housing costs.
Kings Beach median household income
The median household income in Kings Beach is $68,153 and the income per person is $40,232. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Kings Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,170
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 47.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.41
47.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kings Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Kings Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,736
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,133
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kings Beach ›
Education in Kings Beach
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Kings Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kings Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Kings Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Beach | 2,736 | $68,153 | $772,100 | $1,271 |
| Crystal Bay | 131 | $160,625 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,048 | $113,314 | $1,038,500 | $1,027 |
| Carnelian Bay | 391 | $247,791 | $910,000 | — |
| Incline Village | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,454,600 | $1,961 |
| Cedar Flat | 1,089 | $99,153 | $992,500 | — |
| Dollar Point | 1,477 | $76,774 | $846,200 | $2,340 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,599 | $118,493 | $1,019,300 | $1,745 |
| Glenbrook | 378 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kings Beach, CA?
The median household income in Kings Beach is $68,153, 31% 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 Kings Beach?
The median home value in Kings Beach is $772,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Kings Beach?
The median gross rent in Kings Beach is $1,271 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Kings Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the California median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kings Beach?
The median age in Kings Beach is 44 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Kings Beach?
The average commute to work in Kings Beach is 21 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kings Beach?
The unemployment rate in Kings Beach is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kings Beach?
30.8% of adults in Kings Beach 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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