Living in Pala, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pala · Census data 2020–2024
Pala has 914 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $106,250 (7% higher than the California median), the median home value is $305,600, the median rent is $1,263/month.
Pala is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pala at a glance
- Population
- 914
- Median age
- 29.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $305,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,263/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Pala a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the California median; home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Pala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pala the median home value is $305,600, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Pala median household income
The median household income in Pala is $106,250 and the income per person is $37,403. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.60
Pala demographics
- Population
- 914
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pala ›
Education in Pala
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Pala have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pala
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Pala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pala | 914 | $106,250 | $305,600 | $1,263 |
| Rainbow | 2,029 | $104,338 | $841,100 | $2,085 |
| Fallbrook | 32,112 | $96,394 | $784,100 | $1,786 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Valley Center | 11,119 | $132,361 | $883,700 | $1,750 |
| Temecula | 111,167 | $121,063 | $679,700 | $2,347 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
| Aguanga | 961 | $79,808 | $718,800 | $797 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
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What is the median household income in Pala, CA?
The median household income in Pala is $106,250, 7% 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 Pala?
The median home value in Pala is $305,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pala?
The median gross rent in Pala is $1,263 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Pala, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the California median; home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Pala?
The median age in Pala is 29.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pala?
The average commute to work in Pala is 23 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pala?
The unemployment rate in Pala is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pala?
7.1% of adults in Pala 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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