Living in New Cuyama, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Cuyama · Census data 2020–2024
New Cuyama has 555 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $60,759 (39% lower than the California median), the median home value is $216,500.
New Cuyama is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Cuyama at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $60,759State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $216,500State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is New Cuyama a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in New Cuyama
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Cuyama the median home value is $216,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
New Cuyama median household income
The median household income in New Cuyama is $60,759 and the income per person is $24,669. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in New Cuyama: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 331
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 33.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.53
33.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Cuyama has many vacation and second homes.
New Cuyama demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Cuyama ›
Education in New Cuyama
20.8% of adults 25 and older in New Cuyama have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Cuyama
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
New Cuyama vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cuyama | 555 | $60,759 | $216,500 | — |
| Maricopa | 984 | $39,120 | $155,500 | $1,203 |
| Taft Heights | 1,291 | $54,034 | $193,800 | $1,066 |
| South Taft | 2,939 | $43,039 | $184,600 | $955 |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | $1,069 |
| Ford City | 4,162 | $47,214 | $207,800 | $1,075 |
| Derby Acres | 335 | $47,000 | $230,000 | $1,183 |
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
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What is the median household income in New Cuyama, CA?
The median household income in New Cuyama is $60,759, 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 New Cuyama?
The median home value in New Cuyama is $216,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is New Cuyama, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in New Cuyama?
The median age in New Cuyama is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in New Cuyama?
The average commute to work in New Cuyama is 29 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Cuyama?
The unemployment rate in New Cuyama is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Cuyama?
20.8% of adults in New Cuyama 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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