Cost of Living in Old Fig Garden, CA

Population 5,387 · California · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Old Fig Garden 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 — 7.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located <5 miles northwest of Fresno, Old Fig Garden falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Fresno's $349,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 151
Rent 98

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

About the Cost of Living in Old Fig Garden

The median home value in Old Fig Garden is $460,800 — 51% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,284/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,833/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, 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, Old Fig Garden has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$460,800
51% above avg
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
2% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.9x
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 70.6%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,284
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,898/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
21.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.1%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
1.9%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
21.6%

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
$100,833
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,486
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
56% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.9%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.3
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 46.5

💨 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 Old Fig Garden, CA?

Old Fig Garden has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.

What is average rent in Old Fig Garden, CA?

The median gross rent in Old Fig Garden is $1,284 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Old Fig Garden?

The median home value in Old Fig Garden is $460,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Old Fig Garden?

The median household income in Old Fig Garden is $100,833 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Old Fig Garden, CA?

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

Is Old Fig Garden, CA affordable?

Old Fig Garden is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.

Old Fig Garden at a Glance

Population
5,387
Median Income
$100,833
Home Value
$460,800
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
Unemployment
7.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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