Living in Santa Nella, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Nella · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Nella has 2,107 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $99,154 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $435,000.
Santa Nella at a glance
- Population
- 2,107
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,154State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $435,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.4%
- Average commute
- 56 min
Is Santa Nella a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 56 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Santa Nella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Nella the median home value is $435,000, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,113 a month in housing costs.
Santa Nella median household income
The median household income in Santa Nella is $99,154 and the income per person is $27,949. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Santa Nella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 695
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.76
Santa Nella demographics
- Population
- 2,107
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 561
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Nella ›
Education in Santa Nella
3.4% of adults 25 and older in Santa Nella have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Nella
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 56 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Santa Nella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Nella | 2,107 | $99,154 | $435,000 | — |
| Los Banos | 47,593 | $68,171 | $440,900 | $1,557 |
| Gustine | 6,133 | $59,532 | $441,700 | $1,395 |
| Newman | 12,316 | $78,906 | $412,700 | $1,420 |
| Dos Palos Y | 273 | $35,368 | — | $705 |
| Dos Palos | 5,765 | $42,367 | $299,500 | $1,125 |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 6,132 | $79,948 | $449,600 | $1,536 |
| Diablo Grande | 1,948 | $128,889 | $559,800 | $3,069 |
| Livingston | 14,606 | $74,494 | $372,700 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Nella, CA?
The median household income in Santa Nella is $99,154, about the same as 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 Santa Nella?
The median home value in Santa Nella is $435,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Santa Nella, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 56 minutes.
What is the median age in Santa Nella?
The median age in Santa Nella is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Santa Nella?
The average commute to work in Santa Nella is 56 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Nella?
The unemployment rate in Santa Nella is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Nella?
3.4% of adults in Santa Nella 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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