Living in Tipton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tipton · Census data 2020–2024
Tipton has 2,851 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $45,243 (54% lower than the California median), the median home value is $243,900, the median rent is $1,370/month.
Tipton at a glance
- Population
- 2,851
- Median age
- 30.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $45,243State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $243,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,370/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Tipton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Tipton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tipton the median home value is $243,900, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,370 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Tipton median household income
The median household income in Tipton is $45,243 and the income per person is $17,045. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tipton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 777
- Owner-occupied
- 25.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 74.5%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.91
Tipton demographics
- Population
- 2,851
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 4.7%
- Households
- 729
- Foreign-born
- 52.8%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tipton ›
Education in Tipton
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Tipton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tipton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Tipton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 2,851 | $45,243 | $243,900 | $1,370 |
| Pixley | 3,742 | $55,625 | $242,200 | $1,475 |
| Woodville | 1,460 | $54,531 | $216,900 | $1,102 |
| Matheny | 572 | $67,976 | $151,300 | $1,242 |
| Teviston | 1,182 | $38,447 | $187,500 | $1,108 |
| Poplar-Cotton Center | 2,171 | $51,076 | $219,500 | $1,044 |
| Woodville Farm Labor Camp | 468 | $50,724 | — | $563 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | $329,800 | $1,435 |
| East Tulare Villa | 689 | $83,235 | $232,100 | $1,455 |
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What is the median household income in Tipton, CA?
The median household income in Tipton is $45,243, 54% 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 Tipton?
The median home value in Tipton is $243,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tipton?
The median gross rent in Tipton is $1,370 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Tipton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Tipton?
The median age in Tipton is 30.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tipton?
The average commute to work in Tipton is 19 minutes; 0.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tipton?
The unemployment rate in Tipton is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tipton?
6.4% of adults in Tipton 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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