Living in Lebec, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebec · Census data 2020–2024
Lebec has 797 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median home value is $422,400.
Lebec is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lebec at a glance
- Population
- 797
- Median age
- 43.7State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $422,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lebec a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 19.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lebec
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebec the median home value is $422,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,356 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Lebec: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 43.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.99
43.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lebec has many vacation and second homes.
Lebec demographics
- Population
- 797
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 398
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebec ›
Education in Lebec
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Lebec have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebec
- Unemployment rate
- 19.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lebec vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebec | 797 | — | $422,400 | — |
| Frazier Park | 2,681 | $47,930 | $371,600 | $1,500 |
| Lake of the Woods | 796 | $66,036 | $276,300 | $1,683 |
| Pine Mountain Club | 2,838 | $69,375 | $394,600 | $2,145 |
| Mettler | 140 | $59,028 | $229,800 | — |
| Stallion Springs | 2,937 | $87,321 | $432,500 | $2,250 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | $262,700 | $1,122 |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,912 | $120,481 | $496,200 | $1,439 |
| Edmundson Acres | 349 | $47,500 | $241,700 | $1,342 |
More for people moving to Lebec
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What is the average home price in Lebec?
The median home value in Lebec is $422,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Lebec, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 19.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Lebec?
The median age in Lebec is 43.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lebec?
The average commute to work in Lebec is 30 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebec?
The unemployment rate in Lebec is 19.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebec?
32.1% of adults in Lebec 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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