Cost of Living in Florence-Graham, CA

Population 61,723 · California · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 37-minute average commute puts Florence-Graham squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $499,000 reflect that spatial discount. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.8% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 6 miles east of Inglewood, Florence-Graham falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Inglewood's $744,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 164
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Florence-Graham

The median home value in Florence-Graham is $499,100 — 64% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,475/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,216/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.8%, 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 74.8°F and lows of 56.8°F. Overall, Florence-Graham has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$499,100
64% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$586,445
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
12% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,779/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.2x
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 37.2%
Renter-occupied 62.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,475
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,089/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
37.2 min
38% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
12.8%
Public transit
6.8%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
4.3%

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
$61,216
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$18,844
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
104% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.9%
Graduate degree 1.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.1
Male median age 31.4
Female median age 30.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
74.8°F
Avg Low
56.8°F
Annual Precip
14.2"
40° 53° 65° 78° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 686870727477828483797367
Low °F 495052555861656564605348
Precip" 3.293.642.230.690.320.090.020.000.130.580.782.48

💨 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 Florence-Graham, CA?

Florence-Graham has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Florence-Graham, CA?

The median gross rent in Florence-Graham is $1,475 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Florence-Graham?

The median home value in Florence-Graham is $499,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Florence-Graham?

The median household income in Florence-Graham is $61,216 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Florence-Graham, CA?

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

Is Florence-Graham, CA affordable?

Florence-Graham is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Florence-Graham?

Florence-Graham has average high temperatures of 74.8°F and average lows of 56.8°F. Annual precipitation is 14.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Florence-Graham at a Glance

Population
61,723
Median Income
$61,216
Home Value
$499,100
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
Unemployment
9.8%
Avg High Temp
74.8°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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