Living in Myrtletown, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Myrtletown · Census data 2020–2024
Myrtletown has 5,322 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $60,457 (39% lower than the California median), the median home value is $453,400, the median rent is $1,583/month.
Myrtletown at a glance
- Population
- 5,322
- Median age
- 41.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $60,457State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $453,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,583/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.2%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Myrtletown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Myrtletown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Myrtletown the median home value is $453,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,998 a month in housing costs.
Myrtletown median household income
The median household income in Myrtletown is $60,457 and the income per person is $33,288. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Myrtletown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,468
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.23
Myrtletown demographics
- Population
- 5,322
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 2,256
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Myrtletown ›
Education in Myrtletown
42.2% of adults 25 and older in Myrtletown have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Myrtletown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Myrtletown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | $453,400 | $1,583 |
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | $404,500 | $1,195 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | $471,300 | $1,636 |
| Bayview | 2,803 | $48,406 | $416,400 | $1,085 |
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
| Samoa | 151 | $57,500 | — | $1,125 |
| Fairhaven | 293 | $81,328 | $453,800 | $1,694 |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | $487,800 | $1,633 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
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What is the median household income in Myrtletown, CA?
The median household income in Myrtletown is $60,457, 39% 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 Myrtletown?
The median home value in Myrtletown is $453,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Myrtletown?
The median gross rent in Myrtletown is $1,583 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Myrtletown, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Myrtletown?
The median age in Myrtletown is 41.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Myrtletown?
The average commute to work in Myrtletown is 13 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Myrtletown?
The unemployment rate in Myrtletown is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Myrtletown?
42.2% of adults in Myrtletown 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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