Cost of Living in Coarsegold, CA

Population 4,301 · California · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coarsegold sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Coarsegold is about 30 miles north of Clovis, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Clovis' $453,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Coarsegold

The median home value in Coarsegold is $315,000 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,420/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,574/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, 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, Coarsegold has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,000
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$415,449
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
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 88.3%
Renter-occupied 11.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,420
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,034/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
43.3 min
60% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.0%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
2.6%
Work from home
9.4%

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
$82,574
11% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,899
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.7%
Graduate degree 5.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.5
Female median age 42.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.4%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
210
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coarsegold, CA?

Coarsegold has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Coarsegold, CA?

The median gross rent in Coarsegold is $1,420 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coarsegold?

The median home value in Coarsegold is $315,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coarsegold?

The median household income in Coarsegold is $82,574 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coarsegold, CA?

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

Is Coarsegold, CA affordable?

Coarsegold is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).