Living in Monmouth, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monmouth · Census data 2020–2024
Monmouth has 115 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $43,906 (56% lower than the California median), the median home value is $241,700, the median rent is $1,234/month.
Monmouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monmouth at a glance
- Population
- 115
- Median age
- 28.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $43,906State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,234/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Monmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Monmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monmouth the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Monmouth median household income
The median household income in Monmouth is $43,906 and the income per person is $13,018. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Monmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33
- Owner-occupied
- 37.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.1%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.97
Monmouth demographics
- Population
- 115
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 27%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monmouth ›
Education in Monmouth
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Monmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.2%
Monmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 115 | $43,906 | $241,700 | $1,234 |
| Fowler | 7,094 | $66,983 | $379,800 | $1,218 |
| Caruthers | 1,683 | $88,021 | $334,300 | $1,186 |
| Easton | 2,722 | $91,042 | $314,400 | $1,388 |
| Selma | 24,659 | $60,241 | $315,300 | $1,232 |
| Malaga | 780 | $62,663 | $217,500 | $1,440 |
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
| Raisin City | 170 | $52,813 | — | — |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | $373,800 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Monmouth, CA?
The median household income in Monmouth is $43,906, 56% 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 Monmouth?
The median home value in Monmouth is $241,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Monmouth?
The median gross rent in Monmouth is $1,234 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Monmouth, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Monmouth?
The median age in Monmouth is 28.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Monmouth?
The average commute to work in Monmouth is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monmouth?
The unemployment rate in Monmouth is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monmouth?
9.2% of adults in Monmouth 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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