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Is Hilmar-Irwin, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6297% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,224about $7,185/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$449,60035% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,160 a year. That is $31 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 112 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hilmar-Irwin
$1,629
Gustine
$1,479
Oak View
$2,408
Fruitridge Pocket
$2,807
Oakhurst
$1,832
Lemoore Station
$2,187
Willows
$1,312

How much do households earn in Hilmar-Irwin?

Under $25k
7.8%
$25k–50k
17.9%
$50k–100k
35.5%
$100k–150k
19.0%
$150k+
9.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hilmar-Irwin

SizeHilmar-IrwinU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,582$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,721$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hilmar-Irwin overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hilmar-Irwin, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hilmar-Irwin

🏛️ Property tax$2,724a year · 0.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hilmar-Irwin

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hilmar-Irwin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,491 a month less.

Renting
$1,629
Owning
$3,120

Owning assumes a typical $449,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hilmar-Irwin, CA?

Renting in Hilmar-Irwin costs a median of about $1,629 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Hilmar-Irwin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,160 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hilmar-Irwin cheap or expensive?

Hilmar-Irwin is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $86,224. It ranks 112th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hilmar-Irwin?

The median homeowner in Hilmar-Irwin pays $2,724 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.

Is Hilmar-Irwin 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 Hilmar-Irwin?

The median home value in Hilmar-Irwin is $449,600, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,132 people live in Hilmar-Irwin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.