Living in Lemoore, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lemoore · Census data 2020–2024
Lemoore has 27,102 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $83,724 (16% lower than the California median), the median home value is $328,300, the median rent is $1,555/month.
Lemoore at a glance
- Population
- 27,102
- Median age
- 31State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $83,724State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $328,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,555/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lemoore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lemoore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lemoore the median home value is $328,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,555 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,867 a month in housing costs.
Lemoore median household income
The median household income in Lemoore is $83,724 and the income per person is $30,747. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lemoore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,289
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.08
Lemoore demographics
- Population
- 27,102
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 8,809
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lemoore ›
Education in Lemoore
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Lemoore have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lemoore
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Lemoore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemoore | 27,102 | $83,724 | $328,300 | $1,555 |
| Armona | 3,890 | $64,276 | $284,100 | $1,278 |
| Grangeville | 618 | $165,246 | $382,100 | — |
| Lemoore Station | 6,175 | $69,243 | — | $1,881 |
| Stratford | 973 | $62,639 | $289,200 | — |
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| Riverdale | 3,653 | $56,975 | $283,600 | $1,126 |
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Lemoore, CA?
The median household income in Lemoore is $83,724, 16% 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 Lemoore?
The median home value in Lemoore is $328,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lemoore?
The median gross rent in Lemoore is $1,555 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Lemoore, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Lemoore?
The median age in Lemoore is 31 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lemoore?
The average commute to work in Lemoore is 21 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lemoore?
The unemployment rate in Lemoore is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lemoore?
19.5% of adults in Lemoore 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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