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Cost of Living in Foothill Farms, CA

Population 36,435 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,695
Median home value$414,000
Median household income$68,260

The median rent in Foothill Farms, CA is $1,695/month, 17% lower than the California median and 20% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $414,000, 24% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $68,260 a year, 31% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 29.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $67,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,093/mo

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Foothill Farms vs. California vs. U.S.

Foothill FarmsCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,695$2,036$1,413
Median home value$414,000$734,700$332,700
Median household income$68,260$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate52.4%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.2%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate17.6%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.1%6.6%5.2%
Work from home12.8%17.2%15.1%
Median age33.637.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Foothill Farms, CA?

The median gross rent in Foothill Farms, CA is $1,695 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Foothill Farms, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $67,800 a year in gross income.

Is Foothill Farms, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 20% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.1 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

Lancaster, TXRent $1,704 · Income $68,302Riviera Beach, FLRent $1,702 · Income $68,060Golden Gate, FLRent $1,713 · Income $68,475Pompano Beach, FLRent $1,724 · Income $67,195Amherst Town, MARent $1,671 · Income $66,968Hollywood, FLRent $1,653 · Income $67,203

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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