Housing data for California, PA
California, PA has an estimated 4,864 residents and 1,744 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Washington County.
51.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $806 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−23.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,864 (±41)
- Housing units
- 1,744 (±170)
- Households that rent
- 51.0%
- Median gross rent
- $806
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −23.4%
What stands out in California
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 26.0% (±7.1 points) in California, higher than in Washington County (8.0%).
Households that rent: 51.0% (±7.2 points) in California, higher than in Washington County (23.9%).
Rental vacancy rate: 18.1% (±9.6 points) in California, higher than in Washington County (6.4%).
Households without a vehicle: 17.9% (±8.0 points) in California, higher than in Washington County (7.3%).
- Types of homes in California
- Renters and owners in California
- Vacancy rate in California
- Commute and cars in California
Housing in California at a glance
- Median rent: $806 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $848 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 52.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 51.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $48,606 median household income
- Home values: $152,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,332 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,664 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 26.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 50.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 75.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 18.1% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 50.2% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 21.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −23.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 26.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 8.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,120 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 15419)
California against Washington County, its state and the nation
| California | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,864 (±41) | 210,042 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,744 (±170) | 97,923 (±105) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 51.0% (±7.2 points) | 23.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $806 (±$88) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $48,606 (±$9,502) | $78,958 (±$2,272) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $152,200 (±$38,342) | $228,500 (±$4,629) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,664 (±$526) | $2,485 (±$65) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.6% (±11.9 points) | 66.3% (±1.6 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.1 minutes (±3.9) | 26.8 minutes (±0.6) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 80.4% (±7.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 21.7 years (±0.6) | 44.2 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
California covers 11.0 square miles of land, about 442 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How California has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,347 (±20) | 4,864 (±41) | −23.4% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,848 (±147) | 1,744 (±170) | −38.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $597 (±$74) | $806 (±$88) | +35.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $114,200 (±$16,314) | $152,200 (±$38,342) | +33.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $37,091 (±$6,031) | $48,606 (±$9,502) | +31.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,201 (±$95) | $1,332 (±$355) | +10.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,555 (±$261) | $1,664 (±$526) | +7.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.6% (±5.1 points) | 51.0% (±7.2 points) | +7.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% (±6.1 points) | 18.1% (±9.6 points) | +11.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in California
In 2024, the California Police Department reported 404 violent and 1,193 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in California
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15419 | 100% | 3,421 | $816 | $126,000 | $43,813 |
| 15423 | 46% | 1,846 | $986 | $185,900 | $77,857 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near California
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Center | 0.6 mi | $979 | $81,700 | 55.8% |
| Newell | 1.2 mi | $980 | $115,300 | 22.0% |
| Elco | 1.9 mi | $1,125 | $159,400 | 14.4% |
| West Brownsville | 2.7 mi | $760 | $82,800 | 19.3% |
| Roscoe | 2.7 mi | $890 | $110,300 | 11.2% |
| Long Branch | 2.8 mi | $775 | $154,300 | 13.6% |
| Allenport | 3.2 mi | — | $112,000 | 17.5% |
| Stockdale | 3.4 mi | $733 | $110,900 | 25.9% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like California
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | $660 | $151,200 | $47,054 | 49.0% |
| Shippensburg | $891 | $177,700 | $51,503 | 55.8% |
| Wyalusing | $900 | $157,100 | $43,636 | 53.8% |
| Finleyville | $728 | $162,500 | $50,208 | 62.4% |
| Duncansville | $890 | $151,500 | $55,469 | 51.7% |
| Williamsport | $855 | $154,300 | $48,851 | 57.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for California, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,075 | $1,146 | $1,389 | $1,773 | $1,925 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for California, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $110,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about California
What is the average rent in California, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in California is $806 (±$88) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in California?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in California, PA is $500 (±$230) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in California rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in California pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in California?
California has an estimated 717 (±117) renting households, 51.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in California?
The median household income in California is $48,606 (±$9,502) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in California, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $152,200 (±$38,342) for owner-occupied homes in California (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is California growing?
In California, the number of residents went from 6,347 in 2015–2019 to 4,864 in 2020–2024 (−23.4%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in California?
The ZIP codes that cover California are 15419, 15423.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 15419?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15419 is $816 (±$125) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: California Police Department (ORI PA0630700)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for California borough, Pennsylvania (place:10768, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .