Living in Talmage, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talmage · Census data 2020–2024
Talmage has 1,128 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $44,647 (55% lower than the California median), the median home value is $437,500, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Talmage is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talmage at a glance
- Population
- 1,128
- Median age
- 29.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $44,647State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $437,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Talmage a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Talmage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talmage the median home value is $437,500, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Talmage median household income
The median household income in Talmage is $44,647 and the income per person is $20,369. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Talmage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 487
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.2%
- Vacant
- 33.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.53
33.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Talmage has many vacation and second homes.
Talmage demographics
- Population
- 1,128
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 323
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talmage ›
Education in Talmage
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Talmage have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talmage
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Talmage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | $437,500 | $1,306 |
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | $458,400 | $1,331 |
| Calpella | 474 | $86,912 | $580,800 | — |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | $651,200 | — |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | $612,200 | $1,696 |
| Potter Valley | 436 | $121,071 | $635,900 | $1,629 |
| North Lakeport | 2,995 | $64,125 | $410,300 | $1,758 |
| Boonville | 667 | $42,188 | $661,800 | — |
| Upper Lake | 1,374 | $110,417 | $361,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Talmage, CA?
The median household income in Talmage is $44,647, 55% 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 Talmage?
The median home value in Talmage is $437,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Talmage?
The median gross rent in Talmage is $1,306 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Talmage, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Talmage?
The median age in Talmage is 29.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Talmage?
The average commute to work in Talmage is 14 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talmage?
The unemployment rate in Talmage is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talmage?
6.8% of adults in Talmage 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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