Here's what it costs to live in San Clemente, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,460 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,398,400. Households earn a median of $140,062 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$140,062
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,460
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,398,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
63,273
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,577
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,174,825
Census ACS
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.2
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.4%
What is the cost of living index for San Clemente?
The cost of living index for San Clemente is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in San Clemente?
The median gross rent in San Clemente is $2,460 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in San Clemente?
The median household income in San Clemente is $140,062 per year.
What is the median home value in San Clemente?
The median home value in San Clemente is $1,398,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in San Clemente?
Air quality data for San Clemente is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in San Clemente?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
