Living in Meyers, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meyers · Census data 2020–2024
Meyers has 1,995 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $96,354 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $646,700, the median rent is $2,856/month.
Meyers at a glance
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 45State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,354State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $646,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,856/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Meyers a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meyers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meyers the median home value is $646,700, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,856 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,625 a month in housing costs.
Meyers median household income
The median household income in Meyers is $96,354 and the income per person is $58,500. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Meyers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,422
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 46.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.53
46.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Meyers has many vacation and second homes.
Meyers demographics
- Population
- 1,995
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 761
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meyers ›
Education in Meyers
43% of adults 25 and older in Meyers have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meyers
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 50.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Meyers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | $646,700 | $2,856 |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,269 | $82,002 | $682,400 | $1,606 |
| Stateline | 503 | $47,054 | — | $1,750 |
| Mesa Vista | 445 | $118,125 | $781,300 | — |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Round Hill Village | 823 | $197,885 | $1,296,200 | $2,092 |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
| Zephyr Cove | 562 | $139,048 | $1,750,000 | $1,500 |
| Skyland | 313 | $89,792 | $1,459,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Meyers, CA?
The median household income in Meyers is $96,354, 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 Meyers?
The median home value in Meyers is $646,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Meyers?
The median gross rent in Meyers is $2,856 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Meyers, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median.
What is the median age in Meyers?
The median age in Meyers is 45 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Meyers?
The average commute to work in Meyers is 27 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meyers?
The unemployment rate in Meyers is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meyers?
43% of adults in Meyers 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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