Living in Pine Hills, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pine Hills · Census data 2020–2024

Pine Hills has 2,875 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $78,393 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $487,800, the median rent is $1,633/month.

Pine Hills at a glance

Population
2,875
Median age
47.8State: 37.9
Median household income
$78,393State: $99,122
Median home value
$487,800State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,633/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
69.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
Average commute
19 min

Is Pine Hills a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pine Hills

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pine Hills the median home value is $487,800, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,633 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,570 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pine Hills$487,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pine Hills$1,633
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Pine Hills median household income

The median household income in Pine Hills is $78,393 and the income per person is $42,290. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Pine Hills$78,393
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Pine Hills: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,239
Owner-occupied
69.9%
Renter-occupied
30.1%
Vacant
5.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.43

Pine Hills demographics

Population
2,875
Median age
47.8
Under 18
18.4%
65 and older
32.5%
Households
1,170
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans
7.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White77.9%
Hispanic or Latino13.1%
Black0.4%
Asian2.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pine Hills ›

Education in Pine Hills

24.9% of adults 25 and older in Pine Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Hills24.9%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pine Hills

Unemployment rate
0.9%State: 6.6%
Average commute
19 minState: 29 min
Work from home
15.9%
Drive alone
69.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.6%
Homes with broadband
92.1%

Pine Hills vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pine Hills2,875$78,393$487,800$1,633
Humboldt Hill3,551$71,667$406,500$1,896
Bayview2,803$48,406$416,400$1,085
Cutten3,550$97,225$471,300$1,636
Fields Landing532$78,686$435,500—
Myrtletown5,322$60,457$453,400$1,583
Fairhaven293$81,328$453,800$1,694
Eureka26,010$57,662$404,500$1,195
Samoa151$57,500—$1,125

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Living in Pine Hills: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pine Hills, CA?

The median household income in Pine Hills is $78,393, 21% 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 Pine Hills?

The median home value in Pine Hills is $487,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Pine Hills?

The median gross rent in Pine Hills is $1,633 per month, about 46.4% of household income.

Is Pine Hills, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

What is the median age in Pine Hills?

The median age in Pine Hills is 47.8 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Pine Hills?

The average commute to work in Pine Hills is 19 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pine Hills?

The unemployment rate in Pine Hills is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pine Hills?

24.9% of adults in Pine Hills 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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