Living in Meadow Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meadow Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Meadow Valley has 363 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $61,324 (38% lower than the California median), the median home value is $306,400, the median rent is $1,168/month.
Meadow Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Meadow Valley at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 61.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $61,324State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $306,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,168/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Meadow Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meadow Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meadow Valley the median home value is $306,400, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
Meadow Valley median household income
The median household income in Meadow Valley is $61,324 and the income per person is $42,627. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Meadow Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 347
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 46.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.95
46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Meadow Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Meadow Valley demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 47.7%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meadow Valley ›
Education in Meadow Valley
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Meadow Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meadow Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 50%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Meadow Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Valley | 363 | $61,324 | $306,400 | $1,168 |
| Quincy | 1,317 | $89,000 | $300,500 | $1,026 |
| East Quincy | 2,723 | $70,213 | $322,600 | $1,681 |
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What is the median household income in Meadow Valley, CA?
The median household income in Meadow Valley is $61,324, 38% 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 Meadow Valley?
The median home value in Meadow Valley is $306,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Meadow Valley?
The median gross rent in Meadow Valley is $1,168 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is Meadow Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Meadow Valley?
The median age in Meadow Valley is 61.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Meadow Valley?
The average commute to work in Meadow Valley is 23 minutes; 50% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meadow Valley?
The unemployment rate in Meadow Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meadow Valley?
19.4% of adults in Meadow Valley 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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