Living in Magalia, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Magalia · Census data 2020–2024
Magalia has 7,389 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $56,920 (43% lower than the California median), the median home value is $280,600, the median rent is $1,478/month.
Magalia at a glance
- Population
- 7,389
- Median age
- 47.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $56,920State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $280,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,478/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Magalia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Magalia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Magalia the median home value is $280,600, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,478 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,076 a month in housing costs.
Magalia median household income
The median household income in Magalia is $56,920 and the income per person is $33,503. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Magalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,404
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.43
Magalia demographics
- Population
- 7,389
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 2,999
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Magalia ›
Education in Magalia
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Magalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Magalia
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Magalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magalia | 7,389 | $56,920 | $280,600 | $1,478 |
| Paradise | 7,392 | $67,687 | $416,000 | $1,241 |
| Concow | 183 | $37,000 | — | — |
| Forest Ranch | 1,915 | $131,650 | $445,800 | — |
| Butte Creek Canyon | 713 | $105,819 | $695,300 | — |
| Cohasset | 573 | $79,674 | $500,000 | — |
| Yankee Hill | 232 | $76,806 | $534,100 | — |
| Butte Valley | 1,087 | $97,934 | $462,100 | — |
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | $468,100 | $1,488 |
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What is the median household income in Magalia, CA?
The median household income in Magalia is $56,920, 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 Magalia?
The median home value in Magalia is $280,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Magalia?
The median gross rent in Magalia is $1,478 per month, about 46.4% of household income.
Is Magalia, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Magalia?
The median age in Magalia is 47.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Magalia?
The average commute to work in Magalia is 37 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Magalia?
The unemployment rate in Magalia is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Magalia?
17.3% of adults in Magalia 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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