salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,360 a year. That is $41 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 256 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Avocado Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Avocado Heights
| Size | Avocado Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,759 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Avocado Heights
Life in Avocado Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avocado Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,921 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $725,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $72,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Avocado Heights, CA?
Renting in Avocado Heights costs a median of about $2,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Avocado Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,360 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Avocado Heights cheap or expensive?
Avocado Heights is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $99,389. It ranks 256th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Avocado Heights?
The median homeowner in Avocado Heights pays $4,385 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights?
The median home value in Avocado Heights is $725,000, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
12,593 people live in Avocado Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.