Living in Meadow Vista, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meadow Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Meadow Vista has 3,162 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $100,859 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $640,300, the median rent is $1,808/month.
Meadow Vista at a glance
- Population
- 3,162
- Median age
- 58.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,859State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $640,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,808/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Meadow Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Meadow Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meadow Vista the median home value is $640,300, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,808 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,077 a month in housing costs.
Meadow Vista median household income
The median household income in Meadow Vista is $100,859 and the income per person is $65,241. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Meadow Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,452
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.46
Meadow Vista demographics
- Population
- 3,162
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 1,285
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meadow Vista ›
Education in Meadow Vista
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Meadow Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meadow Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Meadow Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | $100,859 | $640,300 | $1,808 |
| Lake of the Pines | 5,461 | $121,682 | $664,300 | $2,399 |
| North Auburn | 13,480 | $71,056 | $530,400 | $1,742 |
| Auburn | 13,768 | $82,674 | $672,500 | $1,501 |
| Colfax | 2,407 | $72,788 | $434,300 | $1,553 |
| Alta Sierra | 7,361 | $105,603 | $563,700 | $2,254 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Newcastle | 1,585 | $108,750 | $598,000 | $1,798 |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | $81,111 | $524,300 | $2,158 |
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What is the median household income in Meadow Vista, CA?
The median household income in Meadow Vista is $100,859, 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 Meadow Vista?
The median home value in Meadow Vista is $640,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Meadow Vista?
The median gross rent in Meadow Vista is $1,808 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Meadow Vista, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Meadow Vista?
The median age in Meadow Vista is 58.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Meadow Vista?
The average commute to work in Meadow Vista is 31 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meadow Vista?
The unemployment rate in Meadow Vista is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meadow Vista?
41.4% of adults in Meadow Vista 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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