Living in Ukiah, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ukiah · Census data 2020–2024
Ukiah has 16,304 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $66,160 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $458,400, the median rent is $1,331/month.
Ukiah at a glance
- Population
- 16,304
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,160State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $458,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,331/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ukiah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ukiah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ukiah the median home value is $458,400, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,377 a month in housing costs.
Ukiah median household income
The median household income in Ukiah is $66,160 and the income per person is $37,291. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ukiah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,677
- Owner-occupied
- 44.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.3%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ukiah demographics
- Population
- 16,304
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 6,188
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ukiah ›
Education in Ukiah
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Ukiah have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ukiah
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Ukiah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | $458,400 | $1,331 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | $437,500 | $1,306 |
| Calpella | 474 | $86,912 | $580,800 | — |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | $651,200 | — |
| Boonville | 667 | $42,188 | $661,800 | — |
| Potter Valley | 436 | $121,071 | $635,900 | $1,629 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | $612,200 | $1,696 |
| Upper Lake | 1,374 | $110,417 | $361,800 | — |
| North Lakeport | 2,995 | $64,125 | $410,300 | $1,758 |
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What is the median household income in Ukiah, CA?
The median household income in Ukiah is $66,160, 33% 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 Ukiah?
The median home value in Ukiah is $458,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ukiah?
The median gross rent in Ukiah is $1,331 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Ukiah, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Ukiah?
The median age in Ukiah is 39.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ukiah?
The average commute to work in Ukiah is 19 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ukiah?
The unemployment rate in Ukiah is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ukiah?
22.2% of adults in Ukiah 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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