Cost of Living in Fruitridge Pocket, CA

Population 5,675 · California · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Fruitridge Pocket 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. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 11.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located <5 miles south of Sacramento, Fruitridge Pocket falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Sacramento's $485,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 90

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

About the Cost of Living in Fruitridge Pocket

The median home value in Fruitridge Pocket is $338,800 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,185/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,350/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.6%, 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, Fruitridge Pocket has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$338,800
11% above avg
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.8x
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 58.2%
Renter-occupied 41.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,185
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,799/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Carpooled
13.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
12.2%

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
$51,350
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,275
Unemployment Rate
11.6%
141% above avg
Poverty Rate
33.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.9%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 32
Female median age 37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.3%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
166
PM2.5 days
199
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fruitridge Pocket, CA?

Fruitridge Pocket has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fruitridge Pocket, CA?

The median gross rent in Fruitridge Pocket is $1,185 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fruitridge Pocket?

The median home value in Fruitridge Pocket is $338,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Fruitridge Pocket?

The median household income in Fruitridge Pocket is $51,350 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fruitridge Pocket, CA?

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

Is Fruitridge Pocket, CA affordable?

Fruitridge Pocket is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

Fruitridge Pocket at a Glance

Population
5,675
Median Income
$51,350
Home Value
$338,800
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
Unemployment
11.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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