Living in Phelan, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phelan · Census data 2020–2024
Phelan has 18,496 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $79,914 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $386,800, the median rent is $1,525/month.
Phelan at a glance
- Population
- 18,496
- Median age
- 33.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,914State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $386,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,525/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Phelan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Phelan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Phelan the median home value is $386,800, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,525 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,020 a month in housing costs.
Phelan median household income
The median household income in Phelan is $79,914 and the income per person is $27,288. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Phelan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,562
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.53
Phelan demographics
- Population
- 18,496
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 5,194
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phelan ›
Education in Phelan
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Phelan have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phelan
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Phelan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelan | 18,496 | $79,914 | $386,800 | $1,525 |
| Piñon Hills | 7,065 | $68,289 | $440,600 | $1,672 |
| Oak Hills | 9,013 | $101,323 | $527,500 | $1,724 |
| Wrightwood | 5,067 | $74,332 | $470,700 | $1,833 |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,512 | $78,793 | $366,900 | — |
| Adelanto | 37,964 | $68,685 | $349,100 | $1,437 |
| Victorville | 137,627 | $74,410 | $385,600 | $1,618 |
| Hesperia | 100,775 | $72,160 | $409,000 | $1,590 |
| Lytle Creek | 672 | $86,394 | $479,800 | — |
More for people moving to Phelan
Phelan ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Phelan: FAQ
What is the median household income in Phelan, CA?
The median household income in Phelan is $79,914, 19% 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 Phelan?
The median home value in Phelan is $386,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Phelan?
The median gross rent in Phelan is $1,525 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Phelan, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Phelan?
The median age in Phelan is 33.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Phelan?
The average commute to work in Phelan is 47 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phelan?
The unemployment rate in Phelan is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phelan?
12.4% of adults in Phelan 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.
Last updated: