Living in Tustin, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tustin · Census data 2020–2024
Tustin has 78,981 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $112,503 (13% higher than the California median), the median home value is $950,400, the median rent is $2,449/month.
Tustin at a glance
- Population
- 78,981
- Median age
- 37.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $112,503State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $950,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,449/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tustin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Tustin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tustin the median home value is $950,400, 186% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,449 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,319 a month in housing costs.
Tustin median household income
The median household income in Tustin is $112,503 and the income per person is $54,989. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tustin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,482
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.84
Tustin demographics
- Population
- 78,981
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 27,551
- Foreign-born
- 34%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tustin ›
Education in Tustin
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Tustin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tustin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Tustin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tustin | 78,981 | $112,503 | $950,400 | $2,449 |
| North Tustin | 25,807 | $177,351 | $1,347,800 | $2,462 |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | $93,999 | $713,000 | $2,082 |
| Irvine | 311,690 | $136,719 | $1,191,500 | $2,997 |
| Orange | 138,266 | $117,113 | $945,800 | $2,327 |
| Villa Park | 5,748 | $202,245 | $1,871,700 | — |
| Costa Mesa | 110,330 | $111,505 | $1,115,100 | $2,446 |
| Newport Beach | 83,845 | $156,867 | $2,000,001 | $3,316 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,258 | $115,237 | $1,072,300 | $2,631 |
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What is the median household income in Tustin, CA?
The median household income in Tustin is $112,503, 13% 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 Tustin?
The median home value in Tustin is $950,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tustin?
The median gross rent in Tustin is $2,449 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Tustin, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Tustin?
The median age in Tustin is 37.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tustin?
The average commute to work in Tustin is 23 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tustin?
The unemployment rate in Tustin is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tustin?
47.4% of adults in Tustin 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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