Living in San Lucas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Lucas · Census data 2020–2024
San Lucas has 134 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $56,094 (43% lower than the California median), the median home value is $335,000, the median rent is $1,679/month.
San Lucas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Lucas at a glance
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 27.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $56,094State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $335,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,679/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
Is San Lucas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in San Lucas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Lucas the median home value is $335,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
San Lucas median household income
The median household income in San Lucas is $56,094 and the income per person is $16,675. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Lucas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 54
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.83
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Lucas has many vacation and second homes.
San Lucas demographics
- Population
- 134
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 35
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Lucas ›
Education in San Lucas
6.8% of adults 25 and older in San Lucas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Lucas
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Lucas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lucas | 134 | $56,094 | $335,000 | $1,679 |
| Pine Canyon | 2,477 | $110,827 | $414,100 | $1,783 |
| King City | 13,604 | $66,761 | $449,900 | $1,534 |
| Greenfield | 20,232 | $84,740 | $531,400 | $1,724 |
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Soledad | 26,365 | $96,862 | $595,900 | $1,698 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| Gonzales | 8,492 | $77,672 | $618,800 | $1,524 |
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What is the median household income in San Lucas, CA?
The median household income in San Lucas is $56,094, 43% 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 Lucas?
The median home value in San Lucas is $335,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Lucas?
The median gross rent in San Lucas is $1,679 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is San Lucas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in San Lucas?
The median age in San Lucas is 27.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in San Lucas?
The unemployment rate in San Lucas is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Lucas?
6.8% of adults in San Lucas 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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