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Cost of Living in North Tustin, CA

Population 25,807 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,462
Median home value$1,347,800
Median household income$177,351

The median rent in North Tustin, CA is $2,462/month, 21% higher than the California median and 74% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $1,347,800, 305% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $177,351 a year, 79% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $98,480/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 7.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $6,815/mo

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North Tustin vs. California vs. U.S.

North TustinCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$2,462$2,036$1,413
Median home value$1,347,800$734,700$332,700
Median household income$177,351$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate87.2%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher62.0%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate5.2%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%6.6%5.2%
Work from home22.8%17.2%15.1%
Median age47.737.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in North Tustin, CA?

The median gross rent in North Tustin, CA is $2,462 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Tustin, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $98,480 a year in gross income.

Is North Tustin, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 74% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 7.6 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

Clarksburg, MDRent $2,495 · Income $176,678Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), VARent $2,475 · Income $174,950Buckhall, VARent $2,478 · Income $180,021Linton Hall, VARent $2,575 · Income $178,915Olney, MDRent $2,404 · Income $171,458Belmont, MARent $2,527 · Income $183,137

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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