Living in Modjeska, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Modjeska · Census data 2020–2024
Modjeska has 714 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $156,083 (57% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,154,900, the median rent is $1,900/month.
Modjeska is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Modjeska at a glance
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 48.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $156,083State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,154,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,900/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Modjeska a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Modjeska
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Modjeska the median home value is $1,154,900, 247% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,900 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,560 a month in housing costs.
Modjeska median household income
The median household income in Modjeska is $156,083 and the income per person is $71,586. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Modjeska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.07
Modjeska demographics
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Modjeska ›
Education in Modjeska
50.5% of adults 25 and older in Modjeska have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Modjeska
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Modjeska vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modjeska | 714 | $156,083 | $1,154,900 | $1,900 |
| Silverado | 972 | $76,797 | $707,000 | $2,164 |
| Trabuco Canyon | 1,326 | $229,239 | $1,303,700 | — |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | $135,175 | $937,000 | $2,672 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 46,990 | $152,560 | $971,200 | $2,625 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
| Coto de Caza | 15,190 | $243,816 | $1,535,600 | $3,501 |
| Irvine | 311,690 | $136,719 | $1,191,500 | $2,997 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
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What is the median household income in Modjeska, CA?
The median household income in Modjeska is $156,083, 57% higher 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 Modjeska?
The median home value in Modjeska is $1,154,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Modjeska?
The median gross rent in Modjeska is $1,900 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Modjeska, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Modjeska?
The median age in Modjeska is 48.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Modjeska?
The average commute to work in Modjeska is 29 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Modjeska?
The unemployment rate in Modjeska is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Modjeska?
50.5% of adults in Modjeska 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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