Living in Yermo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yermo · Census data 2020–2024
Yermo has 958 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $59,167 (40% lower than the California median), the median rent is $681/month.
Yermo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Yermo at a glance
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,167State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $681/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Yermo a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 41.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Yermo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yermo the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Yermo median household income
The median household income in Yermo is $59,167 and the income per person is $37,076. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Yermo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 39.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.14
Yermo demographics
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 448
- Foreign-born
- 28.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yermo ›
Education in Yermo
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Yermo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yermo
- Unemployment rate
- 41.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 42.9%
Yermo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yermo | 958 | $59,167 | — | $681 |
| Barstow | 25,100 | $53,380 | $245,000 | $1,091 |
| Lenwood | 3,383 | $78,958 | $194,300 | $1,176 |
| Fort Irwin | 8,419 | $76,107 | — | $1,818 |
| Silver Lakes | 6,977 | $115,829 | $383,600 | $1,720 |
| Lucerne Valley | 5,957 | $54,788 | $269,100 | $1,181 |
| Apple Valley | 75,473 | $69,882 | $407,400 | $1,444 |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,483 | $82,625 | $463,000 | $2,350 |
| Victorville | 137,627 | $74,410 | $385,600 | $1,618 |
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What is the median household income in Yermo, CA?
The median household income in Yermo is $59,167, 40% 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 Yermo?
The median gross rent in Yermo is $681 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Yermo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 41.3%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Yermo?
The median age in Yermo is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Yermo?
The average commute to work in Yermo is 26 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yermo?
The unemployment rate in Yermo is 41.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yermo?
11.7% of adults in Yermo 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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