Living in Mariposa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mariposa · Census data 2020–2024
Mariposa has 1,137 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $40,772 (59% lower than the California median), the median home value is $270,900, the median rent is $593/month.
Mariposa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mariposa at a glance
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 59State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $40,772State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $270,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $593/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Mariposa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mariposa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mariposa the median home value is $270,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
Mariposa median household income
The median household income in Mariposa is $40,772 and the income per person is $31,111. 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mariposa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 826
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 25.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.53
Mariposa demographics
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 41.6%
- Households
- 613
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mariposa ›
Education in Mariposa
38% of adults 25 and older in Mariposa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mariposa
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 36%
- Public transit
- 28.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Mariposa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | 1,137 | $40,772 | $270,900 | $593 |
| Bootjack | 400 | $105,000 | $386,600 | — |
| Catheys Valley | 939 | $81,302 | $400,000 | — |
| Nipinnawasee | 558 | $75,495 | $340,200 | — |
| El Portal | 505 | $55,847 | $247,800 | — |
| Ahwahnee | 1,453 | $77,391 | $470,400 | $2,417 |
| Wawona | 125 | $70,353 | $750,000 | $1,133 |
| Greeley Hill | 958 | $36,771 | $322,600 | — |
More for people moving to Mariposa
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What is the median household income in Mariposa, CA?
The median household income in Mariposa is $40,772, 59% 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 Mariposa?
The median home value in Mariposa is $270,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mariposa?
The median gross rent in Mariposa is $593 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Mariposa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.1%.
What is the median age in Mariposa?
The median age in Mariposa is 59 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mariposa?
The average commute to work in Mariposa is 35 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mariposa?
The unemployment rate in Mariposa is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mariposa?
38% of adults in Mariposa 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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