Cost of Living in Huron, CA

Population 6,425 · California · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Huron run well below national norms — a median of $44,784 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs and rents do not fully compensate for the earnings difference. Around 33% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Huron is about 45 miles southwest of Fresno, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Fresno's $349,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 81

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

About the Cost of Living in Huron

The median home value in Huron is $236,500 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,060/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,784/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.8%, 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 77.6°F and lows of 48.4°F. Overall, Huron has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$236,500
22% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$374,527
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
19% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
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 27.8%
Renter-occupied 72.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,060
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,674/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
29.0 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.2%
Carpooled
18.4%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
6.7%

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
$44,784
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$16,314
Unemployment Rate
13.8%
186% above avg
Poverty Rate
33.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.2%
Graduate degree 0.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 27.1
Male median age 27.4
Female median age 24.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Annual Precip
7.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566369768592989792816756
Low °F 373943465358636157494036
Precip" 1.521.271.360.500.370.040.010.000.040.430.511.14

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
26.6%
Good air days/yr
156
Max AQI recorded
147
PM2.5 days
208
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Huron, CA?

Huron has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huron, CA?

The median gross rent in Huron is $1,060 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huron?

The median home value in Huron is $236,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huron?

The median household income in Huron is $44,784 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huron, CA?

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

Is Huron, CA affordable?

Yes, Huron is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Huron?

Huron has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 48.4°F. Annual precipitation is 7.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Huron at a Glance

Population
6,425
Median Income
$44,784
Home Value
$236,500
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
Unemployment
13.8%
Avg High Temp
77.6°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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