Living in Mammoth Lakes, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mammoth Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Mammoth Lakes has 7,214 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $98,056 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $866,700, the median rent is $1,645/month.
Mammoth Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 7,214
- Median age
- 41.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $98,056State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $866,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,645/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Mammoth Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mammoth Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mammoth Lakes the median home value is $866,700, 161% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,122 a month in housing costs.
Mammoth Lakes median household income
The median household income in Mammoth Lakes is $98,056 and the income per person is $61,855. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mammoth Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,649
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 65.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.09
65.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mammoth Lakes has many vacation and second homes.
Mammoth Lakes demographics
- Population
- 7,214
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 3,318
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mammoth Lakes ›
Education in Mammoth Lakes
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Mammoth Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mammoth Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Mammoth Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Lakes | 7,214 | $98,056 | $866,700 | $1,645 |
| Crowley Lake | 1,069 | $115,476 | $592,400 | — |
| Aspen Springs | 325 | $131,673 | — | — |
| Sunny Slopes | 323 | $203,698 | $679,700 | — |
| Swall Meadows | 335 | $156,917 | $829,200 | — |
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | $861 |
| Lee Vining | 628 | $134,120 | $435,200 | — |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | $695,000 | $1,357 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | $620,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mammoth Lakes, CA?
The median household income in Mammoth Lakes is $98,056, about the same as 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 Mammoth Lakes?
The median home value in Mammoth Lakes is $866,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mammoth Lakes?
The median gross rent in Mammoth Lakes is $1,645 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Mammoth Lakes, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mammoth Lakes?
The median age in Mammoth Lakes is 41.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mammoth Lakes?
The average commute to work in Mammoth Lakes is 15 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mammoth Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Mammoth Lakes is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mammoth Lakes?
24.2% of adults in Mammoth Lakes 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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