Living in Lathrop, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lathrop · Census data 2020–2024
Lathrop has 35,052 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $126,421 (28% higher than the California median), the median home value is $643,600, the median rent is $2,570/month.
Lathrop at a glance
- Population
- 35,052
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $126,421State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $643,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,570/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Lathrop a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the California median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Lathrop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lathrop the median home value is $643,600, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,570 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,115 a month in housing costs.
Lathrop median household income
The median household income in Lathrop is $126,421 and the income per person is $38,991. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lathrop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,092
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.99
Lathrop demographics
- Population
- 35,052
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 8,782
- Foreign-born
- 31.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lathrop ›
Education in Lathrop
28% of adults 25 and older in Lathrop have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lathrop
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Lathrop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop | 35,052 | $126,421 | $643,600 | $2,570 |
| French Camp | 3,264 | $90,893 | $386,600 | $1,991 |
| Manteca | 89,043 | $97,055 | $589,900 | $2,065 |
| Taft Mosswood | 1,343 | $59,297 | $369,200 | $1,786 |
| Kennedy | 2,576 | $70,213 | $355,000 | $1,697 |
| Tracy | 96,966 | $121,119 | $699,000 | $2,478 |
| Country Club | 10,161 | $81,464 | $382,500 | $1,848 |
| Ripon | 16,201 | $133,380 | $704,800 | $1,851 |
| Stockton | 322,326 | $79,907 | $440,900 | $1,577 |
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What is the median household income in Lathrop, CA?
The median household income in Lathrop is $126,421, 28% 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 Lathrop?
The median home value in Lathrop is $643,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lathrop?
The median gross rent in Lathrop is $2,570 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Lathrop, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the California median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Lathrop?
The median age in Lathrop is 33.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lathrop?
The average commute to work in Lathrop is 45 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lathrop?
The unemployment rate in Lathrop is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lathrop?
28% of adults in Lathrop 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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