Living in Lodi, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lodi · Census data 2020–2024
Lodi has 67,607 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $88,530 (11% lower than the California median), the median home value is $492,500, the median rent is $1,680/month.
Lodi at a glance
- Population
- 67,607
- Median age
- 36.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $88,530State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $492,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,680/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lodi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lodi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lodi the median home value is $492,500, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,680 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,297 a month in housing costs.
Lodi median household income
The median household income in Lodi is $88,530 and the income per person is $39,044. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lodi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,806
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.87
Lodi demographics
- Population
- 67,607
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 23,176
- Foreign-born
- 19.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lodi ›
Education in Lodi
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Lodi have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lodi
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Lodi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi | 67,607 | $88,530 | $492,500 | $1,680 |
| Woodbridge | 4,144 | $93,854 | $559,800 | $1,566 |
| Morada | 3,383 | $96,896 | $637,000 | $1,867 |
| Collierville | 2,546 | $115,704 | $712,200 | $1,754 |
| Lockeford | 3,838 | $100,294 | $515,600 | $1,304 |
| Waterloo | 894 | $221,850 | $847,800 | $2,346 |
| Lincoln Village | 4,241 | $96,230 | $461,900 | $2,127 |
| Dogtown | 3,094 | $127,750 | $670,600 | $2,406 |
| August | 8,825 | $53,173 | $296,100 | $1,221 |
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What is the median household income in Lodi, CA?
The median household income in Lodi is $88,530, 11% 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 Lodi?
The median home value in Lodi is $492,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lodi?
The median gross rent in Lodi is $1,680 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Lodi, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Lodi?
The median age in Lodi is 36.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lodi?
The average commute to work in Lodi is 24 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lodi?
The unemployment rate in Lodi is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lodi?
24.6% of adults in Lodi 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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