salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,600 a year. That is $45 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 311 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Patterson?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Patterson
| Size | Patterson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $825 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,753 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,787 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,503 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Patterson 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 Patterson, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Patterson
Life in Patterson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Patterson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $809 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $450,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Patterson, CA?
Renting in Patterson costs a median of about $2,315 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Patterson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,600 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Patterson cheap or expensive?
Patterson is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $101,002. It ranks 311th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Patterson?
The median homeowner in Patterson pays $4,465 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Patterson 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 Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $450,200, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
24,693 people live in Patterson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.