Living in North Fork, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fork · Census data 2020–2024
North Fork has 2,999 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $71,619 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $382,600, the median rent is $1,399/month.
North Fork at a glance
- Population
- 2,999
- Median age
- 60.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,619State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $382,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,399/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in North Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fork the median home value is $382,600, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,399 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,516 a month in housing costs.
North Fork median household income
The median household income in North Fork is $71,619 and the income per person is $38,763. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,581
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.43
North Fork demographics
- Population
- 2,999
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 1,233
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fork ›
Education in North Fork
24.3% of adults 25 and older in North Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
North Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork | 2,999 | $71,619 | $382,600 | $1,399 |
| Bass Lake | 499 | $133,964 | — | — |
| Oakhurst | 6,091 | $82,056 | $392,600 | $1,728 |
| Coarsegold | 3,967 | $80,861 | $350,000 | $1,121 |
| Auberry | 3,240 | $78,512 | $375,300 | $1,452 |
| Ahwahnee | 1,453 | $77,391 | $470,400 | $2,417 |
| Shaver Lake | 371 | $99,432 | $611,900 | — |
| Yosemite Lakes | 5,288 | $97,813 | $374,000 | $1,907 |
| Nipinnawasee | 558 | $75,495 | $340,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Fork, CA?
The median household income in North Fork is $71,619, 28% 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 North Fork?
The median home value in North Fork is $382,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Fork?
The median gross rent in North Fork is $1,399 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is North Fork, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in North Fork?
The median age in North Fork is 60.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Fork?
The average commute to work in North Fork is 31 minutes; 26.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fork?
The unemployment rate in North Fork is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fork?
24.3% of adults in North Fork 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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