Living in Rouse, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rouse · Census data 2020–2024
Rouse has 1,462 residents with a median age of 29.2. The median household income is $61,250 (38% lower than the California median), the median home value is $330,600, the median rent is $1,383/month.
Rouse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rouse at a glance
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 29.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $330,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,383/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Rouse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rouse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rouse the median home value is $330,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rouse median household income
The median household income in Rouse is $61,250 and the income per person is $20,547. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rouse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 460
- Owner-occupied
- 31.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 3.53
Rouse demographics
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 29.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 2.3%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 43%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rouse ›
Education in Rouse
3.3% of adults 25 and older in Rouse have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rouse
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Rouse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Bystrom | 4,143 | $49,094 | $319,400 | $1,189 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
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What is the median household income in Rouse, CA?
The median household income in Rouse is $61,250, 38% 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 Rouse?
The median home value in Rouse is $330,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rouse?
The median gross rent in Rouse is $1,383 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Rouse, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Rouse?
The median age in Rouse is 29.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rouse?
The average commute to work in Rouse is 39 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rouse?
The unemployment rate in Rouse is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rouse?
3.3% of adults in Rouse 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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