Living in Rackerby, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rackerby · Census data 2020–2024
Rackerby has 138 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $62,813 (37% lower than the California median), the median home value is $305,000, the median rent is $1,344/month.
Rackerby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rackerby at a glance
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 52.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $62,813State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $305,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,344/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rackerby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Rackerby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rackerby the median home value is $305,000, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,450 a month in housing costs.
Rackerby median household income
The median household income in Rackerby is $62,813 and the income per person is $34,093. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rackerby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.51
Rackerby demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 3.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rackerby ›
Education in Rackerby
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Rackerby have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rackerby
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 60%
- Drive alone
- 24.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.7%
Rackerby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rackerby | 138 | $62,813 | $305,000 | $1,344 |
| Bangor | 597 | $120,347 | $378,400 | — |
| Loma Rica | 2,343 | $97,903 | $495,100 | $1,724 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | $405,400 | $1,211 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | $283,000 | $1,135 |
| Dobbins | 875 | $54,386 | $423,400 | — |
| Kelly Ridge | 2,825 | $54,631 | $277,600 | $2,505 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | $261,500 | $1,412 |
| Honcut | 271 | $187,742 | $275,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rackerby, CA?
The median household income in Rackerby is $62,813, 37% 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 Rackerby?
The median home value in Rackerby is $305,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rackerby?
The median gross rent in Rackerby is $1,344 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Rackerby, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Rackerby?
The median age in Rackerby is 52.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rackerby?
The average commute to work in Rackerby is 28 minutes; 60% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rackerby?
The unemployment rate in Rackerby is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rackerby?
7.4% of adults in Rackerby 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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