Living in Klamath, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Klamath · Census data 2020–2024
Klamath has 931 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $46,979 (53% lower than the California median), the median home value is $221,300, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Klamath is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Klamath at a glance
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $46,979State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $221,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Klamath a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Klamath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Klamath the median home value is $221,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,512 a month in housing costs.
Klamath median household income
The median household income in Klamath is $46,979 and the income per person is $19,617. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Klamath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 499
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 35.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.88
35.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Klamath has many vacation and second homes.
Klamath demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 36.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 321
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Klamath ›
Education in Klamath
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Klamath have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Klamath
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Klamath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath | 931 | $46,979 | $221,300 | $1,250 |
| Bertsch-Oceanview | 2,250 | $73,173 | $191,300 | $1,649 |
| Crescent City | 6,046 | $35,540 | $306,500 | $1,192 |
| Hiouchi | 105 | $32,957 | — | — |
| Gasquet | 346 | $48,750 | $267,100 | — |
| Orick | 199 | $38,750 | $466,700 | $825 |
| Fort Dick | 1,365 | $70,610 | $307,400 | — |
| Big Lagoon | 138 | $57,438 | $628,800 | — |
| Weitchpec | 104 | $53,750 | $262,500 | $425 |
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What is the median household income in Klamath, CA?
The median household income in Klamath is $46,979, 53% 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 Klamath?
The median home value in Klamath is $221,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Klamath?
The median gross rent in Klamath is $1,250 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Klamath, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Klamath?
The median age in Klamath is 35.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Klamath?
The average commute to work in Klamath is 24 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Klamath?
The unemployment rate in Klamath is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Klamath?
18.5% of adults in Klamath 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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