Living in Plymouth, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plymouth has 1,056 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $92,500 (7% lower than the California median), the median home value is $376,900, the median rent is $1,330/month.
Plymouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 1,056
- Median age
- 46.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $92,500State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $376,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,330/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plymouth the median home value is $376,900, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,330 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,625 a month in housing costs.
Plymouth median household income
The median household income in Plymouth is $92,500 and the income per person is $41,390. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.70
Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 1,056
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plymouth ›
Education in Plymouth
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 1,056 | $92,500 | $376,900 | $1,330 |
| Drytown | 147 | $250,001 | $856,000 | — |
| Amador City | 174 | $107,917 | $440,900 | $1,708 |
| Fiddletown | 223 | $80,893 | $377,300 | — |
| Sutter Creek | 2,702 | $88,478 | $543,800 | $1,572 |
| Ione | 9,156 | $91,495 | $474,900 | — |
| Jackson | 5,048 | $70,239 | $442,700 | $1,429 |
| Rancho Murieta | 5,875 | $140,061 | $715,700 | — |
| Buena Vista | 493 | $72,031 | $233,100 | — |
More for people moving to Plymouth
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What is the median household income in Plymouth, CA?
The median household income in Plymouth is $92,500, 7% 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 Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $376,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The median gross rent in Plymouth is $1,330 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Plymouth, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Plymouth?
The median age in Plymouth is 46.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Plymouth?
The average commute to work in Plymouth is 23 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plymouth?
24.9% of adults in Plymouth 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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