Living in Laton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laton · Census data 2020–2024
Laton has 1,453 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $77,647 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $249,400, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Laton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laton at a glance
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,647State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $249,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Laton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Laton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laton the median home value is $249,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,606 a month in housing costs.
Laton median household income
The median household income in Laton is $77,647 and the income per person is $27,205. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Laton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 522
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.19
Laton demographics
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 456
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laton ›
Education in Laton
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Laton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Laton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
| Grangeville | 618 | $165,246 | $382,100 | — |
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Armona | 3,890 | $64,276 | $284,100 | $1,278 |
| Riverdale | 3,653 | $56,975 | $283,600 | $1,126 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| Monmouth | 115 | $43,906 | $241,700 | $1,234 |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | $373,800 | $1,277 |
| Selma | 24,659 | $60,241 | $315,300 | $1,232 |
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What is the median household income in Laton, CA?
The median household income in Laton is $77,647, 22% 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 Laton?
The median home value in Laton is $249,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Laton?
The median gross rent in Laton is $1,091 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Laton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Laton?
The median age in Laton is 33.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Laton?
The average commute to work in Laton is 23 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laton?
The unemployment rate in Laton is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laton?
13.9% of adults in Laton 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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