Living in Three Rivers, California

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

Three Rivers has 2,282 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $85,695 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $490,800, the median rent is $1,557/month.

Three Rivers at a glance

Population
2,282
Median age
54.3State: 37.9
Median household income
$85,695State: $99,122
Median home value
$490,800State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,557/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
65%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
Average commute
18 min

Is Three Rivers a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.

Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median.

The weather is best in April to June and October.

Cost of living in Three Rivers

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Three Rivers the median home value is $490,800, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,297 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Three Rivers$490,800
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Three Rivers$1,557
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Three Rivers median household income

The median household income in Three Rivers is $85,695 and the income per person is $60,133. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Three Rivers$85,695
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Three Rivers: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,517
Owner-occupied
65%
Renter-occupied
35%
Vacant
23.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
1.95

Three Rivers demographics

Population
2,282
Median age
54.3
Under 18
16.3%
65 and older
32.6%
Households
1,167
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans
8.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White81.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black0%
Asian4.1%

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

Education in Three Rivers

55.8% of adults 25 and older in Three Rivers have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three Rivers55.8%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Three Rivers

Unemployment rate
3.2%State: 6.6%
Average commute
18 minState: 29 min
Work from home
17.3%
Drive alone
67.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
90.1%

Three Rivers vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Three Rivers2,282$85,695$490,800$1,557
Lemon Cove484$60,476$274,100—
Lindcove214$55,500$232,700$1,602
Woodlake7,702$46,266$300,200$968
Exeter10,258$75,769$307,600$1,286
Ivanhoe4,629$52,179$228,100$870
Seville377$50,625$147,500$1,200
Lindsay12,643$53,201$286,400$1,009
Farmersville10,397$60,804$248,500$1,114

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Living in Three Rivers: FAQ

What is the median household income in Three Rivers, CA?

The median household income in Three Rivers is $85,695, 14% 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 Three Rivers?

The median home value in Three Rivers is $490,800, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Three Rivers?

The median gross rent in Three Rivers is $1,557 per month, about 23% of household income.

Is Three Rivers, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median.

What is the median age in Three Rivers?

The median age in Three Rivers is 54.3 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Three Rivers?

The average commute to work in Three Rivers is 18 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Three Rivers?

The unemployment rate in Three Rivers is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Three Rivers?

55.8% of adults in Three Rivers 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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