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Is Lemoore, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,02616% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,296about $7,525/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$328,3001% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,040 a year. That is $39 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 236 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lemoore
$2,026
Brawley
$1,196
Belmont
$2,845
Twentynine Palms
$1,805
Benicia
$2,794
Sanger
$1,517
Walnut
$3,446

How much do households earn in Lemoore?

Under $25k
7.2%
$25k–50k
23.2%
$50k–100k
44.2%
$100k–150k
15.5%
$150k+
5.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lemoore

SizeLemooreU.S. average
Studio$1,144$1,338
1 bedroom$1,385$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,506$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,950$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,315$2,098

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

How expensive is Lemoore 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 Lemoore, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lemoore

🏛️ Property tax$2,361a year · 0.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lemoore

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment13.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lemoore?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $252 a month less.

Renting
$2,026
Owning
$2,278

Owning assumes a typical $328,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lemoore, CA?

Renting in Lemoore costs a median of about $2,026 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Lemoore?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,040 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lemoore cheap or expensive?

Lemoore is rated OK: rent takes 26.9% of the typical household income of $90,296. It ranks 236th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lemoore?

The median homeowner in Lemoore pays $2,361 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.

Is Lemoore 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 Lemoore?

The median home value in Lemoore is $328,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

27,102 people live in Lemoore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.