Cost of Living in Good Hope, CA

Population 8,315 · California · Data vintage 2023

107
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Good Hope 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. At 10.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Good Hope sits roughly 8 miles northwest of Menifee. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Menifee's $487,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 105
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Good Hope

The median home value in Good Hope is $319,600 — 5% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,451/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,328/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.6%, 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, Good Hope has a cost of living index of 107 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$319,600
5% above avg
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
Favors buying
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 51.0%
Renter-occupied 49.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,451
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,065/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
37.0 min
37% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.4%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
7.1%

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
$56,328
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,511
Unemployment Rate
10.6%
121% above avg
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.0%
Graduate degree 1.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.2
Male median age 32.9
Female median age 31

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 79 — Moderate
17%
Good air days/yr
660
Max AQI recorded
98
PM2.5 days
207
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Good Hope, CA?

Good Hope has a cost index of 107 (100 = national average). It is 7% above the national average.

What is average rent in Good Hope, CA?

The median gross rent in Good Hope is $1,451 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Good Hope?

The median home value in Good Hope is $319,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Good Hope?

The median household income in Good Hope is $56,328 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Good Hope, CA?

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

Is Good Hope, CA affordable?

Good Hope is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 107 (100 = US average).

Good Hope at a Glance

Population
8,315
Median Income
$56,328
Home Value
$319,600
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Unemployment
10.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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