Living in Lake Nacimiento, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Nacimiento · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Nacimiento has 3,339 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $91,615 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $504,200, the median rent is $1,793/month.
Lake Nacimiento at a glance
- Population
- 3,339
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,615State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $504,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,793/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Lake Nacimiento a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Lake Nacimiento
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Nacimiento the median home value is $504,200, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,793 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,687 a month in housing costs.
Lake Nacimiento median household income
The median household income in Lake Nacimiento is $91,615 and the income per person is $47,498. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lake Nacimiento: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,868
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 32.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.64
32.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Nacimiento has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Nacimiento demographics
- Population
- 3,339
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,266
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Nacimiento ›
Education in Lake Nacimiento
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Lake Nacimiento have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Nacimiento
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Lake Nacimiento vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | $687,200 | $1,981 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
| Cambria | 5,978 | $99,147 | $930,200 | $1,924 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Nacimiento, CA?
The median household income in Lake Nacimiento is $91,615, 8% 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 Nacimiento?
The median home value in Lake Nacimiento is $504,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lake Nacimiento?
The median gross rent in Lake Nacimiento is $1,793 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Lake Nacimiento, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Nacimiento?
The median age in Lake Nacimiento is 39.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lake Nacimiento?
The average commute to work in Lake Nacimiento is 45 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Nacimiento?
The unemployment rate in Lake Nacimiento is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Nacimiento?
24.7% of adults in Lake Nacimiento 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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