Cost of Living in Lake Nacimiento, CA
Population 3,464 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lake Nacimiento a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $476,000.
Geographically, Lake Nacimiento is about 60 miles northwest of Santa Maria, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Santa Maria's $478,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lake Nacimiento
The median home value in Lake Nacimiento is $475,700 — 56% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,971/month, 50% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,000/year is 14% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 76.8°F and lows of 43.2°F. Overall, Lake Nacimiento has a cost of living index of 154 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% more expensive.
Lake Nacimiento has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 61 | 63 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 89 | 93 | 94 | 90 | 81 | 69 | 60 |
| Low °F | 35 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 44 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip" | 2.74 | 2.48 | 2.42 | 0.60 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.56 | 0.87 | 1.98 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lake Nacimiento, CA?
Lake Nacimiento has a cost index of 154 (100 = national average). It is 54% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lake Nacimiento, CA?
The median gross rent in Lake Nacimiento is $1,971 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lake Nacimiento?
The median home value in Lake Nacimiento is $475,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Lake Nacimiento?
The median household income in Lake Nacimiento is $85,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lake Nacimiento, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lake Nacimiento is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Lake Nacimiento, CA affordable?
Lake Nacimiento is above average in cost of living, with an index of 154 — about 54% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Lake Nacimiento?
Lake Nacimiento has average high temperatures of 76.8°F and average lows of 43.2°F. Annual precipitation is 12.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lake Nacimiento at a Glance
- Population
- 3,464
- Median Income
- $85,000
- Home Value
- $475,700
- Median Rent
- $1,971/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 76.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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