Living in Orosi, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orosi · Census data 2020–2024
Orosi has 8,966 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $54,604 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $227,100, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Orosi at a glance
- Population
- 8,966
- Median age
- 30.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,604State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $227,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Orosi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Orosi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orosi the median home value is $227,100, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,261 a month in housing costs.
Orosi median household income
The median household income in Orosi is $54,604 and the income per person is $17,636. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Orosi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,238
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 4.13
Orosi demographics
- Population
- 8,966
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 2,169
- Foreign-born
- 42%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orosi ›
Education in Orosi
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Orosi have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orosi
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Orosi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orosi | 8,966 | $54,604 | $227,100 | $1,204 |
| Cutler | 4,361 | $59,231 | $210,700 | $1,249 |
| Sultana | 783 | $47,083 | $337,500 | $850 |
| Monson | 162 | $63,304 | — | $1,472 |
| Seville | 377 | $50,625 | $147,500 | $1,200 |
| Orange Cove | 9,695 | $46,629 | $254,000 | $1,103 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | $275,000 | $1,209 |
| Delft Colony | 1,043 | $36,798 | — | $793 |
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | $334,800 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Orosi, CA?
The median household income in Orosi is $54,604, 45% 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 Orosi?
The median home value in Orosi is $227,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Orosi?
The median gross rent in Orosi is $1,204 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Orosi, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Orosi?
The median age in Orosi is 30.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Orosi?
The average commute to work in Orosi is 29 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orosi?
The unemployment rate in Orosi is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orosi?
4.4% of adults in Orosi 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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