Living in Moraga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moraga · Census data 2020–2024
Moraga has 16,769 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $216,193 (118% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,663,200, the median rent is $2,895/month.
Moraga at a glance
- Population
- 16,769
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $216,193State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,663,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,895/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Moraga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moraga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moraga the median home value is $1,663,200, 400% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,895 per month, which is 39.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Moraga median household income
The median household income in Moraga is $216,193 and the income per person is $94,211. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Moraga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,719
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.73
Moraga demographics
- Population
- 16,769
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 5,549
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moraga ›
Education in Moraga
81.8% of adults 25 and older in Moraga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 41.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moraga
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 39.8%
- Drive alone
- 43.4%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Moraga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraga | 16,769 | $216,193 | $1,663,200 | $2,895 |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | $228,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,892 |
| Orinda | 19,514 | $250,001 | $1,863,200 | $3,501 |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Moraga, CA?
The median household income in Moraga is $216,193, 118% 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 Moraga?
The median home value in Moraga is $1,663,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Moraga?
The median gross rent in Moraga is $2,895 per month, about 39.3% of household income.
Is Moraga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Moraga?
The median age in Moraga is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Moraga?
The average commute to work in Moraga is 31 minutes; 39.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moraga?
The unemployment rate in Moraga is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moraga?
81.8% of adults in Moraga 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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