Living in Tulelake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tulelake · Census data 2020–2024
Tulelake has 925 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $47,574 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $170,200, the median rent is $852/month.
Tulelake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tulelake at a glance
- Population
- 925
- Median age
- 39.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,574State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $170,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $852/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Tulelake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tulelake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tulelake the median home value is $170,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Tulelake median household income
The median household income in Tulelake is $47,574 and the income per person is $18,730. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tulelake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.74
Tulelake demographics
- Population
- 925
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 337
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tulelake ›
Education in Tulelake
3.9% of adults 25 and older in Tulelake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tulelake
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Tulelake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulelake | 925 | $47,574 | $170,200 | $852 |
| Malin | 799 | $49,643 | $206,900 | $981 |
| Newell | 472 | $36,620 | — | — |
| Merrill | 819 | $56,607 | $204,700 | $678 |
| Bonanza | 632 | $66,250 | $261,700 | $489 |
| Falcon Heights | 837 | $61,773 | $193,600 | — |
| Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $249,200 | $1,015 |
| Dorris | 869 | $41,563 | $154,700 | $746 |
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $287,000 | $986 |
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What is the median household income in Tulelake, CA?
The median household income in Tulelake is $47,574, 52% 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 Tulelake?
The median home value in Tulelake is $170,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tulelake?
The median gross rent in Tulelake is $852 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Tulelake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Tulelake?
The median age in Tulelake is 39.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tulelake?
The average commute to work in Tulelake is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulelake?
The unemployment rate in Tulelake is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tulelake?
3.9% of adults in Tulelake 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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