Living in Tara Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tara Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Tara Hills has 4,840 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $101,747 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $661,200, the median rent is $2,451/month.
Tara Hills at a glance
- Population
- 4,840
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $101,747State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $661,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,451/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Tara Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tara Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tara Hills the median home value is $661,200, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,451 per month, which is 47.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,158 a month in housing costs.
Tara Hills median household income
The median household income in Tara Hills is $101,747 and the income per person is $46,407. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tara Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,750
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.75
Tara Hills demographics
- Population
- 4,840
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 1,750
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tara Hills ›
Education in Tara Hills
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Tara Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tara Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Tara Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hills | 4,840 | $101,747 | $661,200 | $2,451 |
| Montalvin Manor | 2,063 | $79,542 | $438,600 | $1,983 |
| Bayview | 2,751 | $162,537 | $654,900 | $2,784 |
| Pinole | 18,761 | $127,717 | $718,600 | $2,700 |
| El Sobrante | 16,294 | $114,853 | $758,800 | $2,216 |
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
| Hercules | 26,302 | $129,397 | $769,400 | $2,991 |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | $79,478 | $551,700 | $2,018 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
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What is the median household income in Tara Hills, CA?
The median household income in Tara Hills is $101,747, 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 Tara Hills?
The median home value in Tara Hills is $661,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tara Hills?
The median gross rent in Tara Hills is $2,451 per month, about 47.3% of household income.
Is Tara Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Tara Hills?
The median age in Tara Hills is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tara Hills?
The average commute to work in Tara Hills is 35 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tara Hills?
The unemployment rate in Tara Hills is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tara Hills?
30.7% of adults in Tara Hills 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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