Living in San Lorenzo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Lorenzo · Census data 2020–2024
San Lorenzo has 29,171 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $112,660 (14% higher than the California median), the median home value is $847,100, the median rent is $2,163/month.
San Lorenzo at a glance
- Population
- 29,171
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $112,660State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $847,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,163/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is San Lorenzo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Lorenzo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Lorenzo the median home value is $847,100, 155% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,163 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,016 a month in housing costs.
San Lorenzo median household income
The median household income in San Lorenzo is $112,660 and the income per person is $41,832. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Lorenzo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,816
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.37
San Lorenzo demographics
- Population
- 29,171
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 8,571
- Foreign-born
- 41.7%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Lorenzo ›
Education in San Lorenzo
25.3% of adults 25 and older in San Lorenzo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Lorenzo
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
San Lorenzo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | $112,660 | $847,100 | $2,163 |
| Ashland | 22,210 | $81,702 | $775,800 | $2,110 |
| Cherryland | 14,143 | $86,418 | $668,800 | $2,140 |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | $101,420 | $844,200 | $2,186 |
| Hayward | 158,801 | $113,318 | $854,400 | $2,391 |
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | $142,779 | $1,104,600 | $2,554 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
| Oakland | 439,418 | $101,600 | $929,900 | $1,979 |
| Union City | 67,464 | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $2,713 |
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What is the median household income in San Lorenzo, CA?
The median household income in San Lorenzo is $112,660, 14% 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 Lorenzo?
The median home value in San Lorenzo is $847,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Lorenzo?
The median gross rent in San Lorenzo is $2,163 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is San Lorenzo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in San Lorenzo?
The median age in San Lorenzo is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Lorenzo?
The average commute to work in San Lorenzo is 31 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Lorenzo?
The unemployment rate in San Lorenzo is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Lorenzo?
25.3% of adults in San Lorenzo 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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