Living in Twain Harte, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Twain Harte · Census data 2020–2024
Twain Harte has 2,372 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $88,739 (10% lower than the California median), the median home value is $462,700, the median rent is $1,893/month.
Twain Harte at a glance
- Population
- 2,372
- Median age
- 47State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $88,739State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $462,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,893/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Twain Harte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Twain Harte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Twain Harte the median home value is $462,700, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,893 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,270 a month in housing costs.
Twain Harte median household income
The median household income in Twain Harte is $88,739 and the income per person is $57,127. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Twain Harte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,260
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 53.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.26
53.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Twain Harte has many vacation and second homes.
Twain Harte demographics
- Population
- 2,372
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,049
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Twain Harte ›
Education in Twain Harte
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Twain Harte have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Twain Harte
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Twain Harte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twain Harte | 2,372 | $88,739 | $462,700 | $1,893 |
| Soulsbyville | 2,101 | $96,865 | $419,800 | — |
| Mono Vista | 3,675 | $85,769 | $427,800 | $2,104 |
| Cedar Ridge | 1,671 | $82,308 | $407,000 | $1,615 |
| Mi-Wuk Village | 886 | $91,849 | $503,900 | $1,444 |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,794 | $103,125 | $488,500 | $1,313 |
| Sierra Village | 150 | $68,571 | $375,000 | — |
| Tuolumne City | 1,148 | $57,313 | $431,200 | — |
| East Sonora | 2,651 | $77,574 | $335,100 | $1,309 |
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What is the median household income in Twain Harte, CA?
The median household income in Twain Harte is $88,739, 10% 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 Twain Harte?
The median home value in Twain Harte is $462,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Twain Harte?
The median gross rent in Twain Harte is $1,893 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Twain Harte, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Twain Harte?
The median age in Twain Harte is 47 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Twain Harte?
The average commute to work in Twain Harte is 38 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Twain Harte?
The unemployment rate in Twain Harte is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Twain Harte?
48.9% of adults in Twain Harte 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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