Living in Markleeville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Markleeville · Census data 2020–2024
Markleeville has 110 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median home value is $583,300.
Markleeville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Markleeville at a glance
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 57.9State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $583,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Markleeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Markleeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Markleeville the median home value is $583,300, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,667 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Markleeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 66.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.56
66.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Markleeville has many vacation and second homes.
Markleeville demographics
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 42.7%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Markleeville ›
Education in Markleeville
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Markleeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Markleeville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Markleeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markleeville | 110 | — | $583,300 | — |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Mesa Vista | 445 | $118,125 | $781,300 | — |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | $646,700 | $2,856 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Topaz Lake | 318 | $75,000 | $552,600 | $2,217 |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
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What is the average home price in Markleeville?
The median home value in Markleeville is $583,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Markleeville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Markleeville?
The median age in Markleeville is 57.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Markleeville?
The average commute to work in Markleeville is 29 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Markleeville?
The unemployment rate in Markleeville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Markleeville?
35.2% of adults in Markleeville 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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