Living in Wawona, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wawona · Census data 2020–2024
Wawona has 125 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $70,353 (29% lower than the California median), the median home value is $750,000, the median rent is $1,133/month.
Wawona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wawona at a glance
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 67.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $70,353State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $750,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,133/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
Is Wawona a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the California median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wawona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wawona the median home value is $750,000, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wawona median household income
The median household income in Wawona is $70,353 and the income per person is $54,893. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Wawona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 29.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.8%
- Vacant
- 73.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.13
73.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wawona has many vacation and second homes.
Wawona demographics
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 51.2%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wawona ›
Education in Wawona
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Wawona have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wawona
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Wawona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wawona | 125 | $70,353 | $750,000 | $1,133 |
| Nipinnawasee | 558 | $75,495 | $340,200 | — |
| El Portal | 505 | $55,847 | $247,800 | — |
| Ahwahnee | 1,453 | $77,391 | $470,400 | $2,417 |
| Oakhurst | 6,091 | $82,056 | $392,600 | $1,728 |
| Yosemite Valley | 1,991 | $34,282 | — | $2,150 |
| Bootjack | 400 | $105,000 | $386,600 | — |
| Bass Lake | 499 | $133,964 | — | — |
| Mariposa | 1,137 | $40,772 | $270,900 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Wawona, CA?
The median household income in Wawona is $70,353, 29% 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 Wawona?
The median home value in Wawona is $750,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Wawona?
The median gross rent in Wawona is $1,133 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Wawona, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the California median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Wawona?
The median age in Wawona is 67.1 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Wawona?
The unemployment rate in Wawona is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wawona?
51.2% of adults in Wawona 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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