Living in Lucerne, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lucerne · Census data 2020–2024
Lucerne has 3,435 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $56,625 (43% lower than the California median), the median home value is $243,500, the median rent is $1,408/month.
Lucerne at a glance
- Population
- 3,435
- Median age
- 40.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $56,625State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $243,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,408/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Lucerne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lucerne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lucerne the median home value is $243,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,351 a month in housing costs.
Lucerne median household income
The median household income in Lucerne is $56,625 and the income per person is $27,654. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lucerne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,020
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
Lucerne demographics
- Population
- 3,435
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 1,469
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lucerne ›
Education in Lucerne
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Lucerne have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lucerne
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Lucerne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | 3,435 | $56,625 | $243,500 | $1,408 |
| Soda Bay | 802 | $81,806 | $358,600 | $1,675 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,198 | $35,938 | $250,900 | $1,506 |
| Nice | 2,569 | $52,014 | $172,800 | $1,293 |
| Kelseyville | 4,011 | $45,663 | — | $1,132 |
| North Lakeport | 2,995 | $64,125 | $410,300 | $1,758 |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4,122 | $89,395 | $328,500 | $1,815 |
| Lakeport | 5,113 | $68,518 | $333,800 | $1,063 |
| Spring Valley | 853 | $48,679 | $340,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lucerne, CA?
The median household income in Lucerne is $56,625, 43% 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 Lucerne?
The median home value in Lucerne is $243,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lucerne?
The median gross rent in Lucerne is $1,408 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Lucerne, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Lucerne?
The median age in Lucerne is 40.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lucerne?
The average commute to work in Lucerne is 39 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lucerne?
The unemployment rate in Lucerne is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lucerne?
6.2% of adults in Lucerne 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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