Cost of Living in Del Aire, CA

Population 11,115 · California · Data vintage 2023

262
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Del Aire sits 188% above the national median — $879,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $142,566 (91% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located <5 miles southwest of Inglewood, Del Aire falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Inglewood's $744,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 288
Rent 224

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

About the Cost of Living in Del Aire

The median home value in Del Aire is $878,800 — 188% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,938/month, 124% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $142,566/year is 91% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 70.6°F and lows of 56.6°F. Overall, Del Aire has a cost of living index of 262 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 162% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$878,800
188% above avg
Median Rent
$2,938/mo
124% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
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 69.3%
Renter-occupied 30.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,938
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,552/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
28.6 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.7%
Carpooled
12.3%
Public transit
2.1%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$142,566
91% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,088
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 12.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 37
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
70.6°F
Avg Low
56.6°F
Annual Precip
12.2"
40° 50° 60° 70° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 666666687072757777747166
Low °F 495052545861646564605449
Precip" 2.862.991.730.600.280.080.040.000.110.490.822.23

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Del Aire, CA?

Del Aire has a cost index of 262 (100 = national average). It is 162% above the national average.

What is average rent in Del Aire, CA?

The median gross rent in Del Aire is $2,938 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Del Aire?

The median home value in Del Aire is $878,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Del Aire?

The median household income in Del Aire is $142,566 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Del Aire, CA?

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

Is Del Aire, CA affordable?

Del Aire is above average in cost of living, with an index of 262 — about 162% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Del Aire?

Del Aire has average high temperatures of 70.6°F and average lows of 56.6°F. Annual precipitation is 12.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Del Aire at a Glance

Population
11,115
Median Income
$142,566
Home Value
$878,800
Median Rent
$2,938/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
70.6°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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