Living in Mentone, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mentone · Census data 2020–2024
Mentone has 9,514 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $74,708 (25% lower than the California median), the median home value is $436,700, the median rent is $1,472/month.
Mentone at a glance
- Population
- 9,514
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $74,708State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $436,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,472/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Mentone a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Mentone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mentone the median home value is $436,700, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,472 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,212 a month in housing costs.
Mentone median household income
The median household income in Mentone is $74,708 and the income per person is $39,579. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mentone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,690
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.65
Mentone demographics
- Population
- 9,514
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 3,547
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mentone ›
Education in Mentone
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Mentone have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mentone
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Mentone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentone | 9,514 | $74,708 | $436,700 | $1,472 |
| Redlands | 73,375 | $105,041 | $618,900 | $2,005 |
| Yucaipa | 54,421 | $90,794 | $502,100 | $1,711 |
| Highland | 56,675 | $77,120 | $485,600 | $1,629 |
| Calimesa | 10,902 | $87,181 | $446,300 | $1,783 |
| Loma Linda | 25,122 | $82,353 | $596,900 | $1,855 |
| Oak Glen | 510 | $85,682 | $880,100 | — |
| Cherry Valley | 6,668 | $76,895 | $408,000 | $1,399 |
| Running Springs | 4,917 | $81,516 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
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What is the median household income in Mentone, CA?
The median household income in Mentone is $74,708, 25% 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 Mentone?
The median home value in Mentone is $436,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mentone?
The median gross rent in Mentone is $1,472 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Mentone, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Mentone?
The median age in Mentone is 37.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mentone?
The average commute to work in Mentone is 27 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mentone?
The unemployment rate in Mentone is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mentone?
23.9% of adults in Mentone 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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