Living in South Dos Palos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Dos Palos · Census data 2020–2024
South Dos Palos has 1,102 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median home value is $324,500, the median rent is $1,585/month.
South Dos Palos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Dos Palos at a glance
- Population
- 1,102
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $324,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,585/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Dos Palos a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.5%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in South Dos Palos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Dos Palos the median home value is $324,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,585 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Housing in South Dos Palos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.14
South Dos Palos demographics
- Population
- 1,102
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 2.6%
- Households
- 351
- Foreign-born
- 31.7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Dos Palos ›
Education in South Dos Palos
6.3% of adults 25 and older in South Dos Palos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Dos Palos
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 92%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
South Dos Palos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dos Palos | 1,102 | — | $324,500 | $1,585 |
| Dos Palos | 5,765 | $42,367 | $299,500 | $1,125 |
| Dos Palos Y | 273 | $35,368 | — | $705 |
| Los Banos | 47,593 | $68,171 | $440,900 | $1,557 |
| Firebaugh | 8,392 | $47,734 | $242,400 | $982 |
| El Nido | 510 | $55,486 | $366,700 | $950 |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | $281,000 | $1,042 |
| Santa Nella | 2,107 | $99,154 | $435,000 | — |
| McSwain | 5,783 | $139,131 | $690,100 | $1,516 |
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What is the average home price in South Dos Palos?
The median home value in South Dos Palos is $324,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South Dos Palos?
The median gross rent in South Dos Palos is $1,585 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Dos Palos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.5%.
What is the median age in South Dos Palos?
The median age in South Dos Palos is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South Dos Palos?
The average commute to work in South Dos Palos is 30 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Dos Palos?
The unemployment rate in South Dos Palos is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Dos Palos?
6.3% of adults in South Dos Palos 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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