Living in Proberta, California

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

Proberta has 865 residents with a median age of 21.6. The median home value is $366,100.

Proberta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Proberta at a glance

Population
865
Median age
21.6State: 37.9
Median home value
$366,100State: $734,700
Homeowners
63%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Proberta a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 25.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Proberta

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Proberta the median home value is $366,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,109 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Proberta$366,100
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Housing in Proberta: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
250
Owner-occupied
63%
Renter-occupied
37%
Vacant
13.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
4.00

Proberta demographics

Population
865
Median age
21.6
Under 18
42%
65 and older
14.6%
Households
216
Foreign-born
35.8%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White38.7%
Hispanic or Latino62.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Proberta

9.5% of adults 25 and older in Proberta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Proberta9.5%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Proberta

Unemployment rate
3.8%State: 6.6%
Average commute
21 minState: 29 min
Work from home
16.4%
Drive alone
83.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Proberta vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Proberta865—$366,100—
Gerber885$35,353$135,500$1,375
Tehama366$70,893$318,900$988
Los Molinos1,604$35,000$226,300$1,113
Red Bluff14,549$51,529$299,900$1,121
Corning8,155$56,627$313,100$961
Vina243$40,811——
Rancho Tehama Reserve978$53,606$156,000$937
Lake California3,808$92,051$352,800$1,606

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Living in Proberta: FAQ

What is the average home price in Proberta?

The median home value in Proberta is $366,100, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Proberta, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 25.7%.

What is the median age in Proberta?

The median age in Proberta is 21.6 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Proberta?

The average commute to work in Proberta is 21 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Proberta?

The unemployment rate in Proberta is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Proberta?

9.5% of adults in Proberta 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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