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 5,628.
The median home value in California is $117,800.
The median income in California is $42,879.
The cost of living in California is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in California is $638.
The unemployment rate in California is 7.7%.
The poverty rate in California is 23.3%.
Cost of living in California summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in California. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in California is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in California is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in California is $117,800.
The median income in California is $42,879.
Living Expense | California | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
Services | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
Groceries | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
Health | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
Housing | 59 | 85 | 100 | |
Transportation | 119 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 115 | 106 | 100 |
The current population in California is 5,628. The population has decreased -14.6% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 5,628 | -12.6% |
2020 | 6,441 | -1.1% |
2019 | 6,513 | -0.8% |
2018 | 6,564 | -1.4% |
2017 | 6,657 | -0.7% |
2016 | 6,703 | 0.2% |
2015 | 6,692 | -1.0% |
2014 | 6,762 | 1.1% |
2013 | 6,686 | 1.4% |
2012 | 6,592 | - |
78.9% White with 4,440 White residents.
12.1% African American with 681 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 26 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 313 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 162 Hispanic residents.
Race | California | PA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 78.9% | 75.0% | 59.4% |
African American | 12.1% | 10.5% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 2.9% | 7.9% | 18.4% |
California is 52.5% female with 2,956 female residents.
California is 47.5% male with 2,671 male residents.
Gender | California | PA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
Male | 47.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in California completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in California completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in California completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in California completed some college.
8.0% of adults in California completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in California completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in California completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in California completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in California completed doctorate degree.
Education | California | PA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 42.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.2% of households in California earn Less than $10,000.
10.8% of households in California earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in California earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.5% of households in California earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.2% of households in California earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.6% of households in California earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in California earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.5% of households in California earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in California earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in California earn $200,000 or more.
Income | California | PA | USA |
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Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13.5% | 8.4% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9.6% | 17.1% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 1.1% | 8.4% | 9.5% |