Living in Mono Vista, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mono Vista · Census data 2020–2024

Mono Vista has 3,675 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $85,769 (13% lower than the California median), the median home value is $427,800, the median rent is $2,104/month.

Mono Vista at a glance

Population
3,675
Median age
38.4State: 37.9
Median household income
$85,769State: $99,122
Median home value
$427,800State: $734,700
Median rent
$2,104/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
74.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
Average commute
32 min

Is Mono Vista a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Mono Vista

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mono Vista the median home value is $427,800, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,104 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,151 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Mono Vista$427,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mono Vista$2,104
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Mono Vista median household income

The median household income in Mono Vista is $85,769 and the income per person is $43,205. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Mono Vista$85,769
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Mono Vista: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,412
Owner-occupied
74.3%
Renter-occupied
25.7%
Vacant
4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.70

Mono Vista demographics

Population
3,675
Median age
38.4
Under 18
26.1%
65 and older
14%
Households
1,356
Foreign-born
3.8%
Veterans
6.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.2%
Hispanic or Latino23.9%
Black1.7%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mono Vista ›

Education in Mono Vista

21.9% of adults 25 and older in Mono Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mono Vista21.9%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mono Vista

Unemployment rate
7.6%State: 6.6%
Average commute
32 minState: 29 min
Work from home
8.6%
Drive alone
67.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.8%
Homes with broadband
93%

Mono Vista vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mono Vista3,675$85,769$427,800$2,104
Soulsbyville2,101$96,865$419,800—
Phoenix Lake4,794$103,125$488,500$1,313
Twain Harte2,372$88,739$462,700$1,893
Cedar Ridge1,671$82,308$407,000$1,615
Tuolumne City1,148$57,313$431,200—
East Sonora2,651$77,574$335,100$1,309
Mi-Wuk Village886$91,849$503,900$1,444
Sonora4,919$82,690$422,300$1,238

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Living in Mono Vista: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mono Vista, CA?

The median household income in Mono Vista is $85,769, 13% 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 Mono Vista?

The median home value in Mono Vista is $427,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Mono Vista?

The median gross rent in Mono Vista is $2,104 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Mono Vista, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.

What is the median age in Mono Vista?

The median age in Mono Vista is 38.4 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Mono Vista?

The average commute to work in Mono Vista is 32 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Mono Vista?

The unemployment rate in Mono Vista is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mono Vista?

21.9% of adults in Mono Vista 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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