Cost of Living in Crockett, CA

Population 3,642 · California · Data vintage 2023

207
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Crockett sits 134% above the national median — $713,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $102,400 (37% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Crockett is part of the immediate Vallejo metro area. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Vallejo's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 234
Rent 166

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

About the Cost of Living in Crockett

The median home value in Crockett is $713,000 — 134% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,186/month, 66% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,400/year is 37% 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, Crockett has a cost of living index of 207 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 107% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$713,000
134% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$199,191
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,186/mo
66% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.2x
Favors renting
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 53.7%
Renter-occupied 46.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,186
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,800/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
45.5 min
69% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.3%
Carpooled
6.0%
Public transit
6.6%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
19.4%

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
$102,400
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,445
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.3%
Graduate degree 12.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48
Male median age 46.3
Female median age 49.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
110
Max AQI recorded
270
PM2.5 days
94
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Crockett, CA?

Crockett has a cost index of 207 (100 = national average). It is 107% above the national average.

What is average rent in Crockett, CA?

The median gross rent in Crockett is $2,186 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Crockett?

The median home value in Crockett is $713,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Crockett?

The median household income in Crockett is $102,400 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Crockett, CA?

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

Is Crockett, CA affordable?

Crockett is above average in cost of living, with an index of 207 — about 107% higher than the national average.

Crockett at a Glance

Population
3,642
Median Income
$102,400
Home Value
$713,000
Median Rent
$2,186/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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