salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 49.2 minutes each way. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,920 a year. That is $34 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 145 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Piñon Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Piñon Hills
| Size | Piñon Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,577 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Piñon Hills
Life in Piñon Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Piñon Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,284 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $440,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Piñon Hills, CA?
Renting in Piñon Hills costs a median of about $1,773 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Piñon Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,920 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Piñon Hills cheap or expensive?
Piñon Hills is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $73,650. It ranks 145th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Piñon Hills?
The median homeowner in Piñon Hills pays $2,779 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Piñon Hills 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 Piñon Hills?
The median home value in Piñon Hills is $440,600, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,065 people live in Piñon Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.