Living in Stonyford, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stonyford · Census data 2020–2024

Stonyford has 111 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median home value is $68,200, the median rent is $286/month.

Stonyford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Stonyford at a glance

Population
111
Median age
54.2State: 37.9
Median home value
$68,200State: $734,700
Median rent
$286/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
64.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
Average commute
156 min

Is Stonyford a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 156 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 48.6%.

The weather is best in April to June and October.

Cost of living in Stonyford

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stonyford the median home value is $68,200, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $286 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Stonyford$68,200
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Stonyford$286
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Housing in Stonyford: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
81
Owner-occupied
64.3%
Renter-occupied
35.7%
Vacant
30.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
1.89

30.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stonyford has many vacation and second homes.

Stonyford demographics

Population
111
Median age
54.2
Under 18
21.6%
65 and older
27%
Households
56
Foreign-born
2.7%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White60.4%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black0.9%
Asian1.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stonyford ›

Education in Stonyford

14.1% of adults 25 and older in Stonyford have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Stonyford14.1%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Stonyford

Unemployment rate
12.5%State: 6.6%
Average commute
156 minState: 29 min
Work from home
4.8%
Drive alone
81%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.8%
Homes with broadband
80.4%

Stonyford vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Stonyford111—$68,200$286
Lodoga259$63,333$193,800—
Maxwell1,245$67,768$281,900$1,388
Spring Valley853$48,679$340,200—
Willows6,190$64,068$281,700$1,237
Nice2,569$52,014$172,800$1,293
Upper Lake1,374$110,417$361,800—
Lucerne3,435$56,625$243,500$1,408
Clearlake Oaks2,198$35,938$250,900$1,506

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Living in Stonyford: FAQ

What is the average home price in Stonyford?

The median home value in Stonyford is $68,200, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Stonyford?

The median gross rent in Stonyford is $286 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Stonyford, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 156 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 48.6%.

What is the median age in Stonyford?

The median age in Stonyford is 54.2 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Stonyford?

The average commute to work in Stonyford is 156 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Stonyford?

The unemployment rate in Stonyford is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Stonyford?

14.1% of adults in Stonyford 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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