Living in Lake Hughes, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Hughes · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Hughes has 888 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $113,516 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $515,100, the median rent is $2,042/month.
Lake Hughes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Hughes at a glance
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $113,516State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $515,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,042/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Lake Hughes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Hughes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Hughes the median home value is $515,100, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,042 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lake Hughes median household income
The median household income in Lake Hughes is $113,516 and the income per person is $31,224. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lake Hughes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.15
Lake Hughes demographics
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 35.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Hughes ›
Education in Lake Hughes
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Lake Hughes have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Hughes
- Unemployment rate
- 18.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Lake Hughes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hughes | 888 | $113,516 | $515,100 | $2,042 |
| Elizabeth Lake | 1,840 | $120,078 | $411,900 | $2,094 |
| Green Valley | 880 | $87,857 | $371,100 | $1,738 |
| Leona Valley | 1,465 | $131,667 | $711,300 | — |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,828 | $146,107 | $933,400 | $3,501 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Castaic | 17,999 | $129,863 | $792,000 | $1,770 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,613 | $76,094 | $360,400 | $2,002 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Hughes, CA?
The median household income in Lake Hughes is $113,516, 15% higher 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 Lake Hughes?
The median home value in Lake Hughes is $515,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lake Hughes?
The median gross rent in Lake Hughes is $2,042 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Lake Hughes, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Lake Hughes?
The median age in Lake Hughes is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lake Hughes?
The average commute to work in Lake Hughes is 46 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Hughes?
The unemployment rate in Lake Hughes is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Hughes?
17.1% of adults in Lake Hughes 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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