Living in Somis, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Somis · Census data 2020–2024
Somis has 1,229 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $145,163 (46% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,089,800, the median rent is $2,548/month.
Somis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Somis at a glance
- Population
- 1,229
- Median age
- 48.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $145,163State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,089,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,548/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Somis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Somis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Somis the median home value is $1,089,800, 228% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,548 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,880 a month in housing costs.
Somis median household income
The median household income in Somis is $145,163 and the income per person is $65,977. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Somis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 491
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.62
Somis demographics
- Population
- 1,229
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 469
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Somis ›
Education in Somis
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Somis have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Somis
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Somis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somis | 1,229 | $145,163 | $1,089,800 | $2,548 |
| Camarillo | 70,186 | $113,428 | $827,300 | $2,734 |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 2,780 | $213,973 | $1,706,200 | $2,846 |
| Casa Conejo | 2,671 | $147,616 | $888,400 | $2,946 |
| Moorpark | 35,854 | $148,480 | $894,300 | $2,559 |
| Santa Paula | 31,376 | $79,294 | $611,200 | $1,736 |
| Saticoy | 1,518 | $86,276 | $361,600 | $2,292 |
| Thousand Oaks | 125,205 | $135,603 | $991,600 | $2,664 |
| El Rio | 6,368 | $72,598 | $638,300 | $2,089 |
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What is the median household income in Somis, CA?
The median household income in Somis is $145,163, 46% 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 Somis?
The median home value in Somis is $1,089,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Somis?
The median gross rent in Somis is $2,548 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Somis, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Somis?
The median age in Somis is 48.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Somis?
The average commute to work in Somis is 24 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Somis?
The unemployment rate in Somis is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Somis?
41.9% of adults in Somis 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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