Living in California, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of California · Census data 2020–2024
California has 4,509 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $63,864 (10% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $152,700, the median rent is $756/month.
California at a glance
- Population
- 4,509
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,864State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $152,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is California a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
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 $152,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,067 a month in housing costs.
California median household income
The median household income in California is $63,864 and the income per person is $30,093. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in California: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,139
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.18
California demographics
- Population
- 4,509
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 2,028
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of California ›
Education in California
15.2% of adults 25 and older in California have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in California
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
California vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,509 | $63,864 | $152,700 | $756 |
| Clarksburg | 304 | $41,250 | $94,200 | $715 |
| Centertown | 297 | $46,875 | $143,400 | $1,028 |
| Jamestown | 280 | $55,833 | $149,000 | $713 |
| Russellville | 833 | $56,750 | $166,500 | $822 |
| Tipton | 2,667 | $49,257 | $130,200 | $785 |
| Lohman | 243 | $89,167 | $218,800 | $745 |
| St. Martins | 1,228 | $89,250 | $242,400 | $796 |
| Prairie Home | 251 | $53,750 | $131,300 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in California, MO?
The median household income in California is $63,864, 10% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $152,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in California?
The median gross rent in California is $756 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is California, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in California?
The median age in California is 38.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in California?
The average commute to work in California is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in California?
The unemployment rate in California is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is California?
15.2% 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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