Living in Live Oak, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Live Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Live Oak has 9,347 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $73,571 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $350,700, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Live Oak at a glance
- Population
- 9,347
- Median age
- 35.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $73,571State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $350,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Live Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Live Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Live Oak the median home value is $350,700, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,034 a month in housing costs.
Live Oak median household income
The median household income in Live Oak is $73,571 and the income per person is $26,147. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Live Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,875
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.41
Live Oak demographics
- Population
- 9,347
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 2,706
- Foreign-born
- 27.5%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Live Oak ›
Education in Live Oak
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Live Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Live Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Live Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | 9,347 | $73,571 | $350,700 | $1,014 |
| Gridley | 7,330 | $57,974 | $312,800 | $1,176 |
| Honcut | 271 | $187,742 | $275,000 | — |
| Biggs | 2,307 | $84,914 | $328,400 | $1,474 |
| Sutter | 2,532 | $96,173 | $408,500 | $1,764 |
| Marysville | 12,726 | $56,430 | $292,300 | $1,295 |
| Yuba City | 69,471 | $75,477 | $434,600 | $1,454 |
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | $371,700 | $1,211 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | $283,000 | $1,135 |
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What is the median household income in Live Oak, CA?
The median household income in Live Oak is $73,571, 26% 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 Live Oak?
The median home value in Live Oak is $350,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Live Oak?
The median gross rent in Live Oak is $1,014 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Live Oak, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Live Oak?
The median age in Live Oak is 35.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Live Oak?
The average commute to work in Live Oak is 28 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Live Oak?
The unemployment rate in Live Oak is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Live Oak?
15.7% of adults in Live Oak 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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