Living in Nuevo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nuevo · Census data 2020–2024
Nuevo has 6,803 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $112,857 (14% higher than the California median), the median home value is $535,900, the median rent is $1,531/month.
Nuevo at a glance
- Population
- 6,803
- Median age
- 32.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $112,857State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $535,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,531/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Nuevo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the California median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Nuevo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nuevo the median home value is $535,900, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,531 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,306 a month in housing costs.
Nuevo median household income
The median household income in Nuevo is $112,857 and the income per person is $31,031. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Nuevo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,763
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 4.03
Nuevo demographics
- Population
- 6,803
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 1,690
- Foreign-born
- 19.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nuevo ›
Education in Nuevo
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Nuevo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nuevo
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Nuevo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuevo | 6,803 | $112,857 | $535,900 | $1,531 |
| Lakeview | 2,062 | $59,375 | $548,800 | — |
| Romoland | 2,268 | $106,861 | $523,400 | $2,043 |
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | $474,700 | $1,876 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Good Hope | 8,816 | $56,981 | $391,700 | $1,528 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
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What is the median household income in Nuevo, CA?
The median household income in Nuevo is $112,857, 14% higher 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 Nuevo?
The median home value in Nuevo is $535,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Nuevo?
The median gross rent in Nuevo is $1,531 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Nuevo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the California median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Nuevo?
The median age in Nuevo is 32.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Nuevo?
The average commute to work in Nuevo is 39 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nuevo?
The unemployment rate in Nuevo is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nuevo?
12.4% of adults in Nuevo 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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