Living in North Shore, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Shore · Census data 2020–2024
North Shore has 3,515 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $51,795 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $203,900, the median rent is $1,365/month.
North Shore at a glance
- Population
- 3,515
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,795State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $203,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,365/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in North Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Shore the median home value is $203,900, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,778 a month in housing costs.
North Shore median household income
The median household income in North Shore is $51,795 and the income per person is $19,933. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,057
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.57
North Shore demographics
- Population
- 3,515
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 984
- Foreign-born
- 53.9%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Shore ›
Education in North Shore
1.5% of adults 25 and older in North Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
North Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | 3,515 | $51,795 | $203,900 | $1,365 |
| Mecca | 7,184 | $48,312 | $224,300 | $916 |
| Desert Shores | 801 | $37,212 | $178,600 | — |
| Salton Sea Beach | 453 | $35,341 | — | — |
| Oasis | 4,051 | $38,769 | $34,800 | $862 |
| Salton City | 5,988 | $47,827 | $200,600 | $1,372 |
| Coachella | 43,307 | $68,596 | $367,600 | $1,144 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
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What is the median household income in North Shore, CA?
The median household income in North Shore is $51,795, 48% 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 Shore?
The median home value in North Shore is $203,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Shore?
The median gross rent in North Shore is $1,365 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is North Shore, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%.
What is the median age in North Shore?
The median age in North Shore is 33.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Shore?
The average commute to work in North Shore is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Shore?
The unemployment rate in North Shore is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Shore?
1.5% of adults in North Shore 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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