Living in Mather, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mather · Census data 2020–2024
Mather has 4,520 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $146,023 (47% higher than the California median), the median home value is $585,900, the median rent is $2,181/month.
Mather at a glance
- Population
- 4,520
- Median age
- 34.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $146,023State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $585,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,181/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Mather a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the California median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Mather
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mather the median home value is $585,900, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,181 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,806 a month in housing costs.
Mather median household income
The median household income in Mather is $146,023 and the income per person is $51,995. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mather: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,495
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.04
Mather demographics
- Population
- 4,520
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 1,486
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mather ›
Education in Mather
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Mather have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mather
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Mather vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mather | 4,520 | $146,023 | $585,900 | $2,181 |
| Rancho Cordova | 81,849 | $89,585 | $477,600 | $1,787 |
| Rosemont | 23,766 | $90,046 | $460,700 | $1,831 |
| La Riviera | 11,492 | $97,975 | $459,200 | $1,849 |
| Vineyard | 43,751 | $105,313 | $596,000 | $2,090 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
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What is the median household income in Mather, CA?
The median household income in Mather is $146,023, 47% higher 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 Mather?
The median home value in Mather is $585,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mather?
The median gross rent in Mather is $2,181 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Mather, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the California median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
What is the median age in Mather?
The median age in Mather is 34.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mather?
The average commute to work in Mather is 26 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mather?
The unemployment rate in Mather is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mather?
40.1% of adults in Mather 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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