Living in San Andreas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Andreas · Census data 2020–2024
San Andreas has 2,979 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $51,684 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $419,700, the median rent is $1,327/month.
San Andreas at a glance
- Population
- 2,979
- Median age
- 57State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,684State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $419,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is San Andreas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in San Andreas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Andreas the median home value is $419,700, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,998 a month in housing costs.
San Andreas median household income
The median household income in San Andreas is $51,684 and the income per person is $29,275. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Andreas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,420
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.24
San Andreas demographics
- Population
- 2,979
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 1,234
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Andreas ›
Education in San Andreas
21.4% of adults 25 and older in San Andreas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Andreas
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
San Andreas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Andreas | 2,979 | $51,684 | $419,700 | $1,327 |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | — |
| Mokelumne Hill | 968 | $88,685 | $376,600 | — |
| Valley Springs | 910 | $45,786 | $286,200 | — |
| Angels | 3,716 | $62,188 | $484,800 | $1,833 |
| Rancho Calaveras | 7,131 | $88,779 | $443,900 | $1,826 |
| Rail Road Flat | 498 | $87,951 | $426,100 | $914 |
| Jackson | 5,048 | $70,239 | $442,700 | $1,429 |
| Glencoe | 258 | $67,625 | $351,200 | — |
More for people moving to San Andreas
San Andreas ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in San Andreas: FAQ
What is the median household income in San Andreas, CA?
The median household income in San Andreas is $51,684, 48% 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 San Andreas?
The median home value in San Andreas is $419,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Andreas?
The median gross rent in San Andreas is $1,327 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is San Andreas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in San Andreas?
The median age in San Andreas is 57 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Andreas?
The average commute to work in San Andreas is 27 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Andreas?
The unemployment rate in San Andreas is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Andreas?
21.4% of adults in San Andreas 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.
Last updated: