Cost of Living in Pinole, CA
Population 18,835 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Pinole's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $697,000 for a typical home, 129% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $120,833 that put it in the upper third of the state.
Located <5 miles northeast of Richmond, Pinole falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Richmond's $650,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pinole
The median home value in Pinole is $697,100 — 129% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,738/month, 108% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,833/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Pinole has a cost of living index of 220 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 120% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pinole, CA?
Pinole has a cost index of 220 (100 = national average). It is 120% above the national average.
What is average rent in Pinole, CA?
The median gross rent in Pinole is $2,738 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pinole?
The median home value in Pinole is $697,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Pinole?
The median household income in Pinole is $120,833 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pinole, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pinole is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Pinole, CA affordable?
Pinole is above average in cost of living, with an index of 220 — about 120% higher than the national average.
Pinole at a Glance
- Population
- 18,835
- Median Income
- $120,833
- Home Value
- $697,100
- Median Rent
- $2,738/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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