Living in Phoenix Lake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Phoenix Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Phoenix Lake has 4,794 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $103,125 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $488,500, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Phoenix Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,794
- Median age
- 57.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $103,125State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $488,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Phoenix Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Phoenix Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Phoenix Lake the median home value is $488,500, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 11.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,744 a month in housing costs.
Phoenix Lake median household income
The median household income in Phoenix Lake is $103,125 and the income per person is $56,831. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Phoenix Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,288
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.28
Phoenix Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,794
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 2,102
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Phoenix Lake ›
Education in Phoenix Lake
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Phoenix Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Phoenix Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Phoenix Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Lake | 4,794 | $103,125 | $488,500 | $1,313 |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | $427,800 | $2,104 |
| East Sonora | 2,651 | $77,574 | $335,100 | $1,309 |
| Soulsbyville | 2,101 | $96,865 | $419,800 | — |
| Cedar Ridge | 1,671 | $82,308 | $407,000 | $1,615 |
| Twain Harte | 2,372 | $88,739 | $462,700 | $1,893 |
| Sonora | 4,919 | $82,690 | $422,300 | $1,238 |
| Tuolumne City | 1,148 | $57,313 | $431,200 | — |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | $376,200 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in Phoenix Lake, CA?
The median household income in Phoenix Lake is $103,125, 4% 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 Phoenix Lake?
The median home value in Phoenix Lake is $488,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Phoenix Lake?
The median gross rent in Phoenix Lake is $1,313 per month, about 11.5% of household income.
Is Phoenix Lake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Phoenix Lake?
The median age in Phoenix Lake is 57.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Phoenix Lake?
The average commute to work in Phoenix Lake is 25 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Phoenix Lake?
The unemployment rate in Phoenix Lake is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Phoenix Lake?
27.7% of adults in Phoenix Lake 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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