Cost of Living in North Highlands, CA

Population: 47,900 • 2026 Data

$65,090
Median Household Income
-16% vs national
$1,585
Median Monthly Rent
+18% vs national
$344,900
Median Home Value
+2% vs national
6.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in North Highlands

The median home value in North Highlands, CA is $344,900. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,585, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,552.

Rent-to-income ratio: 29.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in North Highlands, CA is $65,090. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%, with a labor force of 22,938 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