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Is Lake of the Pines, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,54445% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$131,234about $10,936/month · 51% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$664,300100% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (87.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,760 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 397 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lake of the Pines
$2,544
Bonadelle Ranchos
$2,058
La Habra Heights
$1,279
East Pasadena
$2,363
Pleasure Point
$2,868
Old Fig Garden
$1,514
Las Flores
$3,125

How much do households earn in Lake of the Pines?

Under $25k
6.4%
$25k–50k
13.8%
$50k–100k
29.3%
$100k–150k
25.1%
$150k+
23.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Lake of the Pines 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 Lake of the Pines, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lake of the Pines

🏛️ Property tax$5,633a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$241a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lake of the Pines

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home87.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake of the Pines?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,065 a month less.

Renting
$2,544
Owning
$4,609

Owning assumes a typical $664,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lake of the Pines, CA?

Renting in Lake of the Pines costs a median of about $2,544 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Lake of the Pines?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,760 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lake of the Pines cheap or expensive?

Lake of the Pines is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $131,234. It ranks 397th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lake of the Pines?

The median homeowner in Lake of the Pines pays $5,633 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Lake of the Pines 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 Lake of the Pines?

The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $664,300, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,461 people live in Lake of the Pines. Numbers are typical (middle) values.