Cost of Living in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA

Population 3,441 · California · Data vintage 2023

222
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente run well above the national baseline, with a median of $839,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $116,667 place the city among the better-paid California metros.

Geographically, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente sits roughly 14 miles southeast of Santa Rosa. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Santa Rosa's $685,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 275
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente

The median home value in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is $839,300 — 175% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,863/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $116,667/year is 56% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below 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, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente has a cost of living index of 222 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 122% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$839,300
175% above avg
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
42% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
37.5x
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 60.3%
Renter-occupied 39.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,863
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,477/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
28.3 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.1%
Carpooled
16.3%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$116,667
56% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,036
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.4%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 41

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 33 — Good
88.5%
Good air days/yr
117
Max AQI recorded
127
PM2.5 days
236
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA?

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente has a cost index of 222 (100 = national average). It is 122% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA?

The median gross rent in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is $1,863 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?

The median home value in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is $839,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?

The median household income in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is $116,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA affordable?

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is above average in cost of living, with an index of 222 — about 122% higher than the national average.

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente at a Glance

Population
3,441
Median Income
$116,667
Home Value
$839,300
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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