Living in West Bishop, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bishop · Census data 2020–2024
West Bishop has 2,551 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $114,653 (16% higher than the California median), the median home value is $615,600, the median rent is $1,431/month.
West Bishop at a glance
- Population
- 2,551
- Median age
- 45.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $114,653State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $615,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,431/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Bishop a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the California median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Bishop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bishop the median home value is $615,600, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,839 a month in housing costs.
West Bishop median household income
The median household income in West Bishop is $114,653 and the income per person is $49,597. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Bishop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,083
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.68
West Bishop demographics
- Population
- 2,551
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 951
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bishop ›
Education in West Bishop
47% of adults 25 and older in West Bishop have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bishop
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
West Bishop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bishop | 2,551 | $114,653 | $615,600 | $1,431 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 3,071 | $75,745 | $196,600 | $2,622 |
| Bishop | 3,778 | $83,686 | $386,400 | $1,580 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | $620,800 | — |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | $695,000 | $1,357 |
| Wilkerson | 518 | $69,519 | $460,000 | — |
| Chalfant | 483 | $83,077 | $328,700 | — |
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | $861 |
| Swall Meadows | 335 | $156,917 | $829,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Bishop, CA?
The median household income in West Bishop is $114,653, 16% 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 West Bishop?
The median home value in West Bishop is $615,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Bishop?
The median gross rent in West Bishop is $1,431 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is West Bishop, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the California median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in West Bishop?
The median age in West Bishop is 45.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Bishop?
The average commute to work in West Bishop is 17 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bishop?
The unemployment rate in West Bishop is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bishop?
47% of adults in West Bishop 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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