Cost of Living in Frazier Park, CA

With a cost of living index of 106, Frazier Park, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 6% more expensive than the national average and 38% below the California state average of 144. Frazier Park is a small community of 2,322 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Frazier Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,259 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $336,400 (10% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8.2x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Frazier Park is $40,839, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 37% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Frazier Park. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58.7°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 45°F. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches spread over roughly 45 days.

Everyday prices in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.