Living in San Clemente, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Clemente · Census data 2020–2024
San Clemente has 63,273 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $140,062 (41% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,398,400, the median rent is $2,460/month.
San Clemente at a glance
- Population
- 63,273
- Median age
- 45.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $140,062State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,398,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,460/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is San Clemente a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in San Clemente
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Clemente the median home value is $1,398,400, 320% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,460 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,976 a month in housing costs.
San Clemente median household income
The median household income in San Clemente is $140,062 and the income per person is $78,623. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Clemente: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,058
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.58
San Clemente demographics
- Population
- 63,273
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 24,350
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Clemente ›
Education in San Clemente
53.8% of adults 25 and older in San Clemente have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Clemente
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
San Clemente vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente | 63,273 | $140,062 | $1,398,400 | $2,460 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 35,095 | $129,457 | $993,800 | $2,438 |
| Dana Point | 32,790 | $141,520 | $1,320,300 | $3,106 |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 11,971 | $192,813 | $1,110,100 | $3,501 |
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
| Coto de Caza | 15,190 | $243,816 | $1,535,600 | $3,501 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
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What is the median household income in San Clemente, CA?
The median household income in San Clemente is $140,062, 41% higher 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 Clemente?
The median home value in San Clemente is $1,398,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Clemente?
The median gross rent in San Clemente is $2,460 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is San Clemente, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in San Clemente?
The median age in San Clemente is 45.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Clemente?
The average commute to work in San Clemente is 29 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Clemente?
The unemployment rate in San Clemente is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Clemente?
53.8% of adults in San Clemente 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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