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Cost of living in Prunedale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prunedale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prunedale is 166 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prunedale is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prunedale is $878,639.
The median income in Prunedale is $103,819.
Prunedale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prunedale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prunedale | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 278 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 124 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prunedale, CA Weather
The average high in Prunedale is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prunedale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prunedale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prunedale
The current population in Prunedale is 19,723. The population has increased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,723 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 19,286 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 19,372 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 19,893 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 20,560 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 20,327 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 19,584 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 20,928 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 19,628 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 18,932 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 18,574 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 18,941 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 19,177 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 18,938 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 19,044 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prunedale
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Prunedale is:
36.3% White with 7,163 White residents.
1.4% African American with 268 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 923 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 182 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 46 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 1,286 Two Or More residents.
50.0% Hispanic with 9,855 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prunedale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prunedale
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Prunedale is 50.0% female with 9,860 female residents.
Prunedale is 50.0% male with 9,863 male residents.
| Gender | Prunedale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prunedale for adults over 25
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14.0% of adults in Prunedale completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Prunedale completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Prunedale completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Prunedale completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Prunedale completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Prunedale completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Prunedale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Prunedale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prunedale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prunedale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prunedale, California
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4.9% of households in Prunedale earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Prunedale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Prunedale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Prunedale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.9% of households in Prunedale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Prunedale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Prunedale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.5% of households in Prunedale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Prunedale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.8% of households in Prunedale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prunedale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
