Living in Mecca, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mecca · Census data 2020–2024
Mecca has 7,184 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $48,312 (51% lower than the California median), the median home value is $224,300, the median rent is $916/month.
Mecca at a glance
- Population
- 7,184
- Median age
- 32.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $48,312State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $224,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mecca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Mecca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mecca the median home value is $224,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Mecca median household income
The median household income in Mecca is $48,312 and the income per person is $19,808. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mecca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,382
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.29
Mecca demographics
- Population
- 7,184
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 2,186
- Foreign-born
- 48.4%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mecca ›
Education in Mecca
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Mecca have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mecca
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Mecca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 7,184 | $48,312 | $224,300 | $916 |
| Oasis | 4,051 | $38,769 | $34,800 | $862 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
| Coachella | 43,307 | $68,596 | $367,600 | $1,144 |
| North Shore | 3,515 | $51,795 | $203,900 | $1,365 |
| Desert Shores | 801 | $37,212 | $178,600 | — |
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
| Salton Sea Beach | 453 | $35,341 | — | — |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | $458,400 | $1,437 |
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What is the median household income in Mecca, CA?
The median household income in Mecca is $48,312, 51% 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 Mecca?
The median home value in Mecca is $224,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mecca?
The median gross rent in Mecca is $916 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Mecca, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Mecca?
The median age in Mecca is 32.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mecca?
The average commute to work in Mecca is 28 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mecca?
The unemployment rate in Mecca is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mecca?
4.8% of adults in Mecca 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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