Living in Lenwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lenwood · Census data 2020–2024
Lenwood has 3,383 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $78,958 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $194,300, the median rent is $1,176/month.
Lenwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,383
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $78,958State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $194,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,176/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lenwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lenwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lenwood the median home value is $194,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Lenwood median household income
The median household income in Lenwood is $78,958 and the income per person is $27,880. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lenwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,289
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.97
Lenwood demographics
- Population
- 3,383
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 1,139
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lenwood ›
Education in Lenwood
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Lenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lenwood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Lenwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenwood | 3,383 | $78,958 | $194,300 | $1,176 |
| Barstow | 25,100 | $53,380 | $245,000 | $1,091 |
| Yermo | 958 | $59,167 | — | $681 |
| Silver Lakes | 6,977 | $115,829 | $383,600 | $1,720 |
| Apple Valley | 75,473 | $69,882 | $407,400 | $1,444 |
| Adelanto | 37,964 | $68,685 | $349,100 | $1,437 |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,483 | $82,625 | $463,000 | $2,350 |
| Victorville | 137,627 | $74,410 | $385,600 | $1,618 |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,512 | $78,793 | $366,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lenwood, CA?
The median household income in Lenwood is $78,958, 20% 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 Lenwood?
The median home value in Lenwood is $194,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lenwood?
The median gross rent in Lenwood is $1,176 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Lenwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Lenwood?
The median age in Lenwood is 31.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lenwood?
The average commute to work in Lenwood is 31 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lenwood?
The unemployment rate in Lenwood is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lenwood?
8.6% of adults in Lenwood 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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