salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,040 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 13 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Avenal?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Avenal
| Size | Avenal | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $869 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $909 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,225 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,343 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Avenal overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Avenal, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Avenal
Life in Avenal
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avenal?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $512 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $228,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Avenal, CA?
Renting in Avenal costs a median of about $1,076 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Avenal?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,040 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Avenal cheap or expensive?
Avenal is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $59,038. It ranks 13th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Avenal?
The median homeowner in Avenal pays $1,532 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Avenal more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Avenal?
The median home value in Avenal is $228,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,608 people live in Avenal. Numbers are typical (middle) values.