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Cost of Living in Stanislaus County, CA

Population 553,990 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,623
Median home value$450,100
Median household income$81,468

The median rent in Stanislaus County, CA is $1,623/month, 20% lower than the California median and 15% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $450,100, 35% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $81,468 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $64,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,276/mo

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Stanislaus County vs. California vs. U.S.

Stanislaus CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,623$2,036$1,413
Median home value$450,100$734,700$332,700
Median household income$81,468$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate61.2%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate13.5%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.0%6.6%5.2%
Work from home8.1%17.2%15.1%
Median age34.937.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Stanislaus County, CA?

The median gross rent in Stanislaus County, CA is $1,623 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Stanislaus County, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $64,920 a year in gross income.

Is Stanislaus County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 15% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.5 times the median household income.

Other counties in California

Los Angeles County, CARent $1,954 · Income $90,112San Diego County, CARent $2,246 · Income $106,268Orange County, CARent $2,434 · Income $116,289Riverside County, CARent $1,901 · Income $93,074San Bernardino County, CARent $1,801 · Income $85,478Santa Clara County, CARent $2,857 · Income $164,281

Counties with a similar cost of living

Okaloosa County, FLRent $1,612 · Income $81,998Chaffee County, CORent $1,611 · Income $84,132Washington County, UTRent $1,566 · Income $80,632Whatcom County, WARent $1,555 · Income $81,784Hillsborough County, FLRent $1,667 · Income $79,540Douglas County, GARent $1,570 · Income $82,984

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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