Living in California, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of California · Census data 2020–2024
California has 49 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $77,813 (22% higher than the Kentucky median).
California is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
California at a glance
- Population
- 49
- Median age
- 54.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $77,813State: $63,726
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is California a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
California median household income
The median household income in California is $77,813 and the income per person is $36,671. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in California: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.96
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that California has many vacation and second homes.
California demographics
- Population
- 49
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 25
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of California ›
Education in California
11.6% of adults 25 and older in California have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in California
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
California vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $77,813 | — | — |
| Mentor | 271 | $90,625 | $222,700 | $685 |
| New Richmond | 2,766 | $80,536 | $235,900 | $738 |
| Moscow | 147 | $48,125 | $74,500 | — |
| Alexandria | 10,562 | $102,239 | $284,800 | $1,195 |
| Amelia | 12,871 | $70,938 | $230,400 | $957 |
| Claryville | 3,251 | $81,458 | $278,200 | $1,087 |
| Coldstream | 1,540 | $231,538 | $849,600 | — |
| Melbourne | 627 | $80,000 | $166,200 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in California, KY?
The median household income in California is $77,813, 22% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is California, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in California?
The median age in California is 54.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in California?
The average commute to work in California is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in California?
The unemployment rate in California is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is California?
11.6% of adults in California 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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