salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,320 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 115 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Quartz Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Quartz Hill
| Size | Quartz Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,197 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,669 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,447 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Quartz Hill 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 Quartz Hill, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Quartz Hill
Life in Quartz Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Quartz Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,734 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $485,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Quartz Hill, CA?
Renting in Quartz Hill costs a median of about $1,633 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Quartz Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,320 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Quartz Hill cheap or expensive?
Quartz Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $113,720. It ranks 115th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Quartz Hill?
The median homeowner in Quartz Hill pays $3,601 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Quartz Hill 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 Quartz Hill?
The median home value in Quartz Hill is $485,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,510 people live in Quartz Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.