Apartments for rent in Meiners Oaks, CA

Meiners Oaks, a small town in California, has a population of just over 3,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (24%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 47, the town's residents skew older than most cities in California. Renters tend to be in the minority in Meiners Oaks, and 71% of residents own their homes. At $1,498/month, the average rent is slightly above the state average.

Meiners Oaks has an average commute time of about 25 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 42% of commuters, while public transit is not extensively used. Relatively few residents walk to work.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Meiners Oaks, the most common five of which are entertainment, construction, education, healthcare, and support. Together, these industries account for 32% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Meiners Oaks workers earn an average annual income of around $79K, a little less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Meiners Oaks, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Meiners Oaks has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 12% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.