Living in Tranquillity, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tranquillity · Census data 2020–2024
Tranquillity has 639 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $59,236 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $350,000, the median rent is $1,215/month.
Tranquillity is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tranquillity at a glance
- Population
- 639
- Median age
- 42.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,236State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,215/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tranquillity a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tranquillity
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tranquillity the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Tranquillity median household income
The median household income in Tranquillity is $59,236 and the income per person is $27,197. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tranquillity: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 264
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.79
Tranquillity demographics
- Population
- 639
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tranquillity ›
Education in Tranquillity
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Tranquillity have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tranquillity
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Tranquillity vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranquillity | 639 | $59,236 | $350,000 | $1,215 |
| San Joaquin | 3,708 | $43,011 | $266,300 | $967 |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | $281,000 | $1,042 |
| Cantua Creek | 420 | $30,703 | — | — |
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | $370,900 | $1,223 |
| Three Rocks | 162 | $89,083 | $132,500 | — |
| Biola | 1,070 | $43,185 | $246,100 | $980 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| Firebaugh | 8,392 | $47,734 | $242,400 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Tranquillity, CA?
The median household income in Tranquillity is $59,236, 40% 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 Tranquillity?
The median home value in Tranquillity is $350,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tranquillity?
The median gross rent in Tranquillity is $1,215 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Tranquillity, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Tranquillity?
The median age in Tranquillity is 42.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tranquillity?
The average commute to work in Tranquillity is 23 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tranquillity?
The unemployment rate in Tranquillity is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tranquillity?
6.3% of adults in Tranquillity 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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