Living in Waukena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waukena · Census data 2020–2024
Waukena has 62 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $86,250 (13% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,375/month.
Waukena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waukena at a glance
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 48State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Waukena a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the California median; unemployment of 20.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Waukena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waukena the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,583 a month in housing costs.
Waukena median household income
The median household income in Waukena is $86,250 and the income per person is $27,452. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Waukena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.10
Waukena demographics
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 20
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waukena ›
Education in Waukena
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Waukena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waukena
- Unemployment rate
- 20.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Waukena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukena | 62 | $86,250 | — | $1,375 |
| Corcoran | 22,491 | $59,905 | $236,100 | $1,160 |
| Matheny | 572 | $67,976 | $151,300 | $1,242 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | $329,800 | $1,435 |
| Tipton | 2,851 | $45,243 | $243,900 | $1,370 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| East Tulare Villa | 689 | $83,235 | $232,100 | $1,455 |
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Goshen | 5,136 | $73,125 | $289,300 | $1,231 |
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What is the median household income in Waukena, CA?
The median household income in Waukena is $86,250, 13% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Waukena?
The median gross rent in Waukena is $1,375 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Waukena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the California median; unemployment of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Waukena?
The median age in Waukena is 48 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Waukena?
The average commute to work in Waukena is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waukena?
The unemployment rate in Waukena is 20.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waukena?
25.6% of adults in Waukena 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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