Living in Trinidad, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trinidad · Census data 2020–2024
Trinidad has 347 residents with a median age of 60.2. The median household income is $105,833 (7% higher than the California median), the median home value is $834,000, the median rent is $2,139/month.
Trinidad is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Trinidad at a glance
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 60.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,833State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $834,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,139/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Trinidad a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Trinidad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trinidad the median home value is $834,000, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,139 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,273 a month in housing costs.
Trinidad median household income
The median household income in Trinidad is $105,833 and the income per person is $70,656. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Trinidad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 29%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.99
Trinidad demographics
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 60.2
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 37.5%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trinidad ›
Education in Trinidad
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Trinidad have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 38.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trinidad
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Trinidad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad | 347 | $105,833 | $834,000 | $2,139 |
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 1,537 | $66,815 | $598,100 | $2,500 |
| Big Lagoon | 138 | $57,438 | $628,800 | — |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | $73,327 | $457,600 | $1,607 |
| Fieldbrook | 736 | $85,673 | $603,400 | $1,240 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Orick | 199 | $38,750 | $466,700 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Trinidad, CA?
The median household income in Trinidad is $105,833, 7% higher 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 Trinidad?
The median home value in Trinidad is $834,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Trinidad?
The median gross rent in Trinidad is $2,139 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Trinidad, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Trinidad?
The median age in Trinidad is 60.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Trinidad?
The average commute to work in Trinidad is 38 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trinidad?
The unemployment rate in Trinidad is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trinidad?
67.5% of adults in Trinidad 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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