salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,640 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 259 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Azusa?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Azusa
| Size | Azusa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,452 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,764 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,118 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,755 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,554 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Azusa 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 Azusa, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Azusa
Life in Azusa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Azusa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,334 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $641,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Azusa, CA?
Renting in Azusa costs a median of about $2,116 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Azusa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,640 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Azusa cheap or expensive?
Azusa is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $97,843. It ranks 259th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Azusa?
The median homeowner in Azusa pays $4,602 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Azusa 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 Azusa?
The median home value in Azusa is $641,400, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
49,031 people live in Azusa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.