Living in San Pablo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Pablo · Census data 2020–2024
San Pablo has 31,720 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $79,478 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $551,700, the median rent is $2,018/month.
San Pablo at a glance
- Population
- 31,720
- Median age
- 34.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,478State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $551,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,018/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is San Pablo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Pablo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Pablo the median home value is $551,700, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,018 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,279 a month in housing costs.
San Pablo median household income
The median household income in San Pablo is $79,478 and the income per person is $30,103. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Pablo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,943
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
- Renter-occupied
- 58%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.18
San Pablo demographics
- Population
- 31,720
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 9,743
- Foreign-born
- 44.2%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Pablo ›
Education in San Pablo
16.8% of adults 25 and older in San Pablo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Pablo
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
San Pablo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pablo | 31,720 | $79,478 | $551,700 | $2,018 |
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
| Richmond | 115,505 | $95,391 | $668,200 | $1,960 |
| North Richmond | 3,855 | $100,673 | $623,900 | $2,157 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
| El Sobrante | 16,294 | $114,853 | $758,800 | $2,216 |
| Montalvin Manor | 2,063 | $79,542 | $438,600 | $1,983 |
| Tara Hills | 4,840 | $101,747 | $661,200 | $2,451 |
| Bayview | 2,751 | $162,537 | $654,900 | $2,784 |
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What is the median household income in San Pablo, CA?
The median household income in San Pablo is $79,478, 20% 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 Pablo?
The median home value in San Pablo is $551,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Pablo?
The median gross rent in San Pablo is $2,018 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is San Pablo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in San Pablo?
The median age in San Pablo is 34.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Pablo?
The average commute to work in San Pablo is 32 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Pablo?
The unemployment rate in San Pablo is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Pablo?
16.8% of adults in San Pablo 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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