salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,400 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 227 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pollock Pines?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pollock Pines
| Size | Pollock Pines | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $667 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,276 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,525 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,305 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pollock Pines
Life in Pollock Pines
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pollock Pines?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $724 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pollock Pines, CA?
Renting in Pollock Pines costs a median of about $2,010 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pollock Pines?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,400 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pollock Pines cheap or expensive?
Pollock Pines is rated OK: rent takes 29.8% of the typical household income of $80,806. It ranks 227th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pollock Pines?
The median homeowner in Pollock Pines pays $2,584 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Pollock 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 Pollock Pines?
The median home value in Pollock Pines is $394,000, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,212 people live in Pollock Pines. Numbers are typical (middle) values.