Living in Lake Isabella, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Isabella · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Isabella has 4,059 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $26,661 (73% lower than the California median), the median home value is $132,900, the median rent is $1,163/month.
Lake Isabella at a glance
- Population
- 4,059
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $26,661State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $132,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,163/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lake Isabella a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Lake Isabella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Isabella the median home value is $132,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,489 a month in housing costs.
Lake Isabella median household income
The median household income in Lake Isabella is $26,661 and the income per person is $17,896. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lake Isabella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,212
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.43
Lake Isabella demographics
- Population
- 4,059
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,669
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Isabella ›
Education in Lake Isabella
11% of adults 25 and older in Lake Isabella have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Isabella
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Lake Isabella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella | 4,059 | $26,661 | $132,900 | $1,163 |
| Bodfish | 1,694 | $39,863 | $145,800 | $974 |
| Mountain Mesa | 600 | $64,531 | $228,200 | $851 |
| Wofford Heights | 2,656 | $38,686 | $206,300 | $911 |
| Kernville | 857 | $49,883 | $406,400 | — |
| Weldon | 2,493 | $35,221 | $178,800 | $1,120 |
| Onyx | 245 | $24,297 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Isabella, CA?
The median household income in Lake Isabella is $26,661, 73% 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 Lake Isabella?
The median home value in Lake Isabella is $132,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lake Isabella?
The median gross rent in Lake Isabella is $1,163 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Lake Isabella, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
What is the median age in Lake Isabella?
The median age in Lake Isabella is 36.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lake Isabella?
The average commute to work in Lake Isabella is 19 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Isabella?
The unemployment rate in Lake Isabella is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Isabella?
11% of adults in Lake Isabella 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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