Life in California research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in California over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in California:
The population in California is 14,129.
The median home value in California is $290,300.
The median income in California is $101,907.
The cost of living in California is 121 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in California is $1,604.
The unemployment rate in California is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in California is 8.7%.
Living Expense | California | Maryland | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 121 | 120 | 100 | |
Services | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
Groceries | 120 | 108 | 100 | |
Health | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
Housing | 151 | 156 | 100 | |
Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
Utilities | 96 | 108 | 100 |
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 14,730 | 3.0% |
2020 | 14,298 | 6.4% |
2019 | 13,440 | 8.5% |
2018 | 12,386 | 1.3% |
2017 | 12,228 | 0.8% |
2016 | 12,132 | 5.9% |
2015 | 11,455 | 3.6% |
2014 | 11,055 | -7.8% |
2013 | 11,996 | 0.2% |
2012 | 11,970 | - |
Race | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 63.3% | 49.4% | 59.4% |
African American | 24.1% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 3.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 4.9% | 10.6% | 18.4% |
Gender | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.0% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
Male | 50.0% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Education | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Income | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 29.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 13.4% | 15.0% | 9.5% |