Cost of Living in Clearlake Riviera, CA

Population 4,287 · California · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Clearlake Riviera is a smaller California community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $94,167 and housing costs ($314,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 18.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Clearlake Riviera is about 35 miles north of Santa Rosa, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 54% lower than Santa Rosa's $685,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 135

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Clearlake Riviera

The median home value in Clearlake Riviera is $313,600 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,779/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,167/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 18.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Clearlake Riviera has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$313,600
3% above avg
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
35% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 85.7%
Renter-occupied 14.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,779
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,393/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
38.0 min
41% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.1%
Carpooled
15.3%
Work from home
19.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$94,167
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,569
Unemployment Rate
18.0%
274% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.0%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 42.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 32 — Good
98.3%
Good air days/yr
67
Max AQI recorded
10
PM2.5 days
353
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clearlake Riviera, CA?

Clearlake Riviera has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Clearlake Riviera, CA?

The median gross rent in Clearlake Riviera is $1,779 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clearlake Riviera?

The median home value in Clearlake Riviera is $313,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Clearlake Riviera?

The median household income in Clearlake Riviera is $94,167 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clearlake Riviera, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clearlake Riviera is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Clearlake Riviera, CA affordable?

Clearlake Riviera is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Clearlake Riviera at a Glance

Population
4,287
Median Income
$94,167
Home Value
$313,600
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
Unemployment
18.0%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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