Living in California, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of California · Census data 2020–2024
California has 13,136 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $119,855 (16% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $346,800, the median rent is $1,927/month.
California at a glance
- Population
- 13,136
- Median age
- 35State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $119,855State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $346,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,927/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is California a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Maryland median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in California
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In California the median home value is $346,800, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,927 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,980 a month in housing costs.
California median household income
The median household income in California is $119,855 and the income per person is $60,197. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in California: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,689
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.47
California demographics
- Population
- 13,136
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 5,294
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of California ›
Education in California
43.8% of adults 25 and older in California have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in California
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
California vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13,136 | $119,855 | $346,800 | $1,927 |
| Wildewood | 7,552 | $126,890 | $383,400 | $2,144 |
| Solomons | 2,440 | $94,963 | $436,800 | $3,189 |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | $109,231 | $415,800 | $1,683 |
| Lexington Park | 13,252 | $94,799 | $309,700 | $1,755 |
| Callaway | 930 | $160,341 | $364,700 | — |
| Lusby | 2,595 | $151,711 | $423,800 | $1,594 |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,241 | $102,669 | $286,700 | $1,948 |
| Leonardtown | 4,808 | $153,819 | $575,300 | $2,002 |
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What is the median household income in California, MD?
The median household income in California is $119,855, 16% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in California?
The median home value in California is $346,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in California?
The median gross rent in California is $1,927 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is California, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Maryland median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
What is the median age in California?
The median age in California is 35 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in California?
The average commute to work in California is 24 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in California?
The unemployment rate in California is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is California?
43.8% 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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