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Crest

California · 2,593 residents · 6.53 sq mi
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Crest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,311. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $481,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,593
−5%since 2000
from 2,716 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Crest
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,311
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,409
+68%since 2000
from $22,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,400
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+76%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(2,379)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(213)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(571)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,127)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(319)
Asian1.5%(38)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score34.2%(887)
Diversity Score
34
+63%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crest, California?

Crest, California has about 2,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crest, California?

The typical household in Crest, California earns about $81,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crest, California expensive?

In Crest, California, the median home is worth about $481,400, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Crest, California?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crest, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crest, California?

About 2.5% of people in Crest, California live below the federal poverty line.

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