salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 47.4 minutes each way. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,680 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 107 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Phelan?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Phelan
| Size | Phelan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,395 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,461 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,851 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Phelan 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 Phelan, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Phelan
Life in Phelan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Phelan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,067 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $386,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Phelan, CA?
Renting in Phelan costs a median of about $1,617 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Phelan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,680 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Phelan cheap or expensive?
Phelan is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $86,187. It ranks 107th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Phelan?
The median homeowner in Phelan pays $2,442 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Phelan 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 Phelan?
The median home value in Phelan is $386,800, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,496 people live in Phelan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.