Living in Mojave, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mojave · Census data 2020–2024
Mojave has 5,173 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $55,660 (44% lower than the California median), the median home value is $213,600, the median rent is $1,214/month.
Mojave at a glance
- Population
- 5,173
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $55,660State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $213,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mojave a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Mojave
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mojave the median home value is $213,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,497 a month in housing costs.
Mojave median household income
The median household income in Mojave is $55,660 and the income per person is $25,155. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mojave: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,887
- Owner-occupied
- 38.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.8%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.98
Mojave demographics
- Population
- 5,173
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 1,733
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mojave ›
Education in Mojave
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Mojave have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mojave
- Unemployment rate
- 17.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Mojave vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave | 5,173 | $55,660 | $213,600 | $1,214 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | $352,600 | $1,498 |
| Tehachapi | 11,946 | $72,957 | $355,500 | $1,295 |
| Edwards AFB | 2,500 | $91,250 | — | $2,457 |
| Golden Hills | 9,891 | $95,669 | $410,300 | $1,377 |
| California City | 14,414 | $60,113 | $278,000 | $1,300 |
| North Edwards | 903 | $45,568 | $172,700 | $1,162 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
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What is the median household income in Mojave, CA?
The median household income in Mojave is $55,660, 44% 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 Mojave?
The median home value in Mojave is $213,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mojave?
The median gross rent in Mojave is $1,214 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Mojave, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Mojave?
The median age in Mojave is 31.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mojave?
The average commute to work in Mojave is 32 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mojave?
The unemployment rate in Mojave is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mojave?
8.7% of adults in Mojave 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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