Living in Samoa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Samoa · Census data 2020–2024
Samoa has 151 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $57,500 (42% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,125/month.
Samoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Samoa at a glance
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 32.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Samoa a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Samoa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Samoa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Samoa median household income
The median household income in Samoa is $57,500 and the income per person is $28,264. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Samoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 12.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 87.5%
- Vacant
- 38.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.70
38.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Samoa has many vacation and second homes.
Samoa demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Samoa ›
Education in Samoa
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Samoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Samoa
- Unemployment rate
- 14.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Samoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samoa | 151 | $57,500 | — | $1,125 |
| Fairhaven | 293 | $81,328 | $453,800 | $1,694 |
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | $404,500 | $1,195 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Bayview | 2,803 | $48,406 | $416,400 | $1,085 |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | $453,400 | $1,583 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | $471,300 | $1,636 |
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | $487,800 | $1,633 |
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What is the median household income in Samoa, CA?
The median household income in Samoa is $57,500, 42% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Samoa?
The median gross rent in Samoa is $1,125 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Samoa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Samoa?
The median age in Samoa is 32.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Samoa?
The average commute to work in Samoa is 15 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Samoa?
The unemployment rate in Samoa is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Samoa?
12.8% of adults in Samoa 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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