Living in Monson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monson · Census data 2020–2024
Monson has 162 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $63,304 (36% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,472/month.
Monson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monson at a glance
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 29.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $63,304State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,472/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Monson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Monson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,472 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Monson median household income
The median household income in Monson is $63,304 and the income per person is $19,929. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Monson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51
- Owner-occupied
- 41.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.18
Monson demographics
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 31.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monson ›
Education in Monson
0% of adults 25 and older in Monson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Monson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monson | 162 | $63,304 | — | $1,472 |
| Cutler | 4,361 | $59,231 | $210,700 | $1,249 |
| Sultana | 783 | $47,083 | $337,500 | $850 |
| Orosi | 8,966 | $54,604 | $227,100 | $1,204 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | $275,000 | $1,209 |
| London | 1,800 | $48,750 | $215,300 | $1,019 |
| Seville | 377 | $50,625 | $147,500 | $1,200 |
| Delft Colony | 1,043 | $36,798 | — | $793 |
| Patterson Tract | 2,090 | $95,658 | $394,400 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in Monson, CA?
The median household income in Monson is $63,304, 36% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Monson?
The median gross rent in Monson is $1,472 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Monson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Monson?
The median age in Monson is 29.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Monson?
The average commute to work in Monson is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monson?
The unemployment rate in Monson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monson?
0% of adults in Monson 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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