salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 11.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 72.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 632 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Strawberry?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Strawberry
| Size | Strawberry | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,794 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,831 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,866 | $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 Strawberry 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 Strawberry, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Strawberry
Life in Strawberry
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Strawberry?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $10,376 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $2,000,000+ home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $200,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Strawberry, CA?
Renting in Strawberry costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Strawberry?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Strawberry cheap or expensive?
Strawberry is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $170,037. It ranks 632nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Strawberry?
The median homeowner in Strawberry pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Strawberry 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 Strawberry?
The median home value in Strawberry is $2,000,000+, about 11.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,830 people live in Strawberry. Numbers are typical (middle) values.