Living in Paloma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paloma · Census data 2020–2024
Paloma has 450 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median home value is $427,000.
Paloma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paloma at a glance
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 54.1State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $427,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Paloma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Paloma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paloma the median home value is $427,000, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Paloma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.78
Paloma demographics
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 5.3%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paloma ›
Education in Paloma
0% of adults 25 and older in Paloma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paloma
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 49.4%
Paloma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma | 450 | — | $427,000 | — |
| Mokelumne Hill | 968 | $88,685 | $376,600 | — |
| Valley Springs | 910 | $45,786 | $286,200 | — |
| Jackson | 5,048 | $70,239 | $442,700 | $1,429 |
| San Andreas | 2,979 | $51,684 | $419,700 | $1,327 |
| Buena Vista | 493 | $72,031 | $233,100 | — |
| Sutter Creek | 2,702 | $88,478 | $543,800 | $1,572 |
| Rancho Calaveras | 7,131 | $88,779 | $443,900 | $1,826 |
| Camanche North Shore | 824 | $78,333 | $358,600 | — |
More for people moving to Paloma
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What is the average home price in Paloma?
The median home value in Paloma is $427,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Paloma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Paloma?
The median age in Paloma is 54.1 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Paloma?
The unemployment rate in Paloma is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paloma?
0% of adults in Paloma 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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