salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 36.3 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 59.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $127,800 a year. That is $61 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 537 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stevenson Ranch?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stevenson Ranch
| Size | Stevenson Ranch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,393 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,017 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stevenson Ranch
Life in Stevenson Ranch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stevenson Ranch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,337 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,085,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $108,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stevenson Ranch, CA?
Renting in Stevenson Ranch costs a median of about $3,195 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Stevenson Ranch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $127,800 a year, or $61 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stevenson Ranch cheap or expensive?
Stevenson Ranch is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $170,871. It ranks 537th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stevenson Ranch?
The median homeowner in Stevenson Ranch pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch?
The median home value in Stevenson Ranch is $1,085,500, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,990 people live in Stevenson Ranch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.