Living in Wilkerson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilkerson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilkerson has 518 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $69,519 (30% lower than the California median), the median home value is $460,000.
Wilkerson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilkerson at a glance
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $69,519State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $460,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wilkerson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Wilkerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilkerson the median home value is $460,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,222 a month in housing costs.
Wilkerson median household income
The median household income in Wilkerson is $69,519 and the income per person is $34,985. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Wilkerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.71
Wilkerson demographics
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilkerson ›
Education in Wilkerson
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Wilkerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilkerson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Wilkerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkerson | 518 | $69,519 | $460,000 | — |
| Bishop | 3,778 | $83,686 | $386,400 | $1,580 |
| West Bishop | 2,551 | $114,653 | $615,600 | $1,431 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 3,071 | $75,745 | $196,600 | $2,622 |
| Big Pine | 1,615 | $67,583 | $307,600 | $1,202 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | $620,800 | — |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | $695,000 | $1,357 |
| Chalfant | 483 | $83,077 | $328,700 | — |
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | $861 |
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What is the median household income in Wilkerson, CA?
The median household income in Wilkerson is $69,519, 30% 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 Wilkerson?
The median home value in Wilkerson is $460,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Wilkerson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Wilkerson?
The median age in Wilkerson is 46.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Wilkerson?
The average commute to work in Wilkerson is 24 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilkerson?
The unemployment rate in Wilkerson is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilkerson?
36.1% of adults in Wilkerson 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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