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Cost of Living in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA

Population 31,446 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,981
Median home value$687,200
Median household income$92,228

The median rent in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA is $1,981/month, 3% lower than the California median and 40% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $687,200, 107% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $92,228 a year, 7% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $79,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 7.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,475/mo

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El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) vs. California vs. U.S.

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)CaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,981$2,036$1,413
Median home value$687,200$734,700$332,700
Median household income$92,228$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate61.3%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.7%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate13.1%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.3%6.6%5.2%
Work from home11.4%17.2%15.1%
Median age38.737.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA?

The median gross rent in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA is $1,981 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $79,240 a year in gross income.

Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 40% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 7.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Watauga, TXRent $1,982 · Income $91,171Port Chester, NYRent $2,028 · Income $92,222Cutler Bay, FLRent $1,978 · Income $89,244Fresno, TXRent $2,028 · Income $91,264Barnstable Town, MARent $1,917 · Income $91,982Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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