Living in North Highlands, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Highlands · Census data 2020–2024
North Highlands has 47,957 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $65,495 (34% lower than the California median), the median home value is $367,600, the median rent is $1,636/month.
North Highlands at a glance
- Population
- 47,957
- Median age
- 34.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $65,495State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $367,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,636/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Highlands a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Highlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Highlands the median home value is $367,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,636 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,903 a month in housing costs.
North Highlands median household income
The median household income in North Highlands is $65,495 and the income per person is $27,670. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Highlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,876
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.99
North Highlands demographics
- Population
- 47,957
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 15,901
- Foreign-born
- 28.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Highlands ›
Education in North Highlands
15.3% of adults 25 and older in North Highlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Highlands
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
North Highlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Antelope | 48,301 | $99,067 | $489,800 | $2,189 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Rio Linda | 16,335 | $96,364 | $458,300 | $1,839 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Elverta | 4,769 | $91,168 | $453,100 | $1,551 |
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What is the median household income in North Highlands, CA?
The median household income in North Highlands is $65,495, 34% 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 Highlands?
The median home value in North Highlands is $367,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Highlands?
The median gross rent in North Highlands is $1,636 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is North Highlands, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in North Highlands?
The median age in North Highlands is 34.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Highlands?
The average commute to work in North Highlands is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Highlands?
The unemployment rate in North Highlands is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Highlands?
15.3% of adults in North Highlands 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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