Living in San Joaquin, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Joaquin · Census data 2020–2024
San Joaquin has 3,708 residents with a median age of 25.3. The median household income is $43,011 (57% lower than the California median), the median home value is $266,300, the median rent is $967/month.
San Joaquin at a glance
- Population
- 3,708
- Median age
- 25.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $43,011State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $266,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is San Joaquin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the California median; unemployment of 19.3%; a poverty rate of 41%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Joaquin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Joaquin the median home value is $266,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
San Joaquin median household income
The median household income in San Joaquin is $43,011 and the income per person is $14,436. 41% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Joaquin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 962
- Owner-occupied
- 32.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.4%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.95
San Joaquin demographics
- Population
- 3,708
- Median age
- 25.3
- Under 18
- 40.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.4%
- Households
- 939
- Foreign-born
- 37.8%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Joaquin ›
Education in San Joaquin
1.5% of adults 25 and older in San Joaquin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Joaquin
- Unemployment rate
- 19.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
San Joaquin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin | 3,708 | $43,011 | $266,300 | $967 |
| Tranquillity | 639 | $59,236 | $350,000 | $1,215 |
| Cantua Creek | 420 | $30,703 | — | — |
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | $370,900 | $1,223 |
| Three Rocks | 162 | $89,083 | $132,500 | — |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | $281,000 | $1,042 |
| Raisin City | 170 | $52,813 | — | — |
| Biola | 1,070 | $43,185 | $246,100 | $980 |
| Lanare | 484 | $71,429 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in San Joaquin, CA?
The median household income in San Joaquin is $43,011, 57% 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 Joaquin?
The median home value in San Joaquin is $266,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Joaquin?
The median gross rent in San Joaquin is $967 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is San Joaquin, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the California median; unemployment of 19.3%; a poverty rate of 41%.
What is the median age in San Joaquin?
The median age in San Joaquin is 25.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Joaquin?
The average commute to work in San Joaquin is 24 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Joaquin?
The unemployment rate in San Joaquin is 19.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Joaquin?
1.5% of adults in San Joaquin 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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