Cost of Living in Los Banos, CA

Population: 46,776 • 2026 Data

$70,893
Median Household Income
-8% vs national
$1,515
Median Monthly Rent
+12% vs national
$419,600
Median Home Value
+24% vs national
9.0%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Los Banos

The median home value in Los Banos, CA is $419,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,515, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,539.

Rent-to-income ratio: 25.6%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Los Banos, CA is $70,893. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%, with a labor force of 19,340 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov