Cost of Living in Lake of the Pines, CA
Population 5,012 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Lake of the Pines's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $639,000 for a typical home, 110% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $118,661 that put it in the upper third of the state.
Located 25 miles northeast of Roseville, Lake of the Pines falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Roseville's $631,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lake of the Pines
The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $639,400 — 110% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,741/month, 109% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,661/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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%. Overall, Lake of the Pines has a cost of living index of 209 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 109% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lake of the Pines, CA?
Lake of the Pines has a cost index of 209 (100 = national average). It is 109% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lake of the Pines, CA?
The median gross rent in Lake of the Pines is $2,741 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lake of the Pines?
The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $639,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Lake of the Pines?
The median household income in Lake of the Pines is $118,661 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lake of the Pines, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lake of the Pines is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Lake of the Pines, CA affordable?
Lake of the Pines is above average in cost of living, with an index of 209 — about 109% higher than the national average.
Lake of the Pines at a Glance
- Population
- 5,012
- Median Income
- $118,661
- Home Value
- $639,400
- Median Rent
- $2,741/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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