Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Bishop
Bishop, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,096
Population
4,204
Renter Mix
62% Rent
California’s hidden rural, mountainside gem
Mountains
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Fishing
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Outdoors
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Tourism
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Bishop is nestled in between the famous Sierra Nevada Mountains and the White Mountains, offering 360 awe-inspiring views of snowy peaks and luminous sunsets in the evening. Located in Owen Valley, also known as “Land of Little Rain,” Bishop is a desert town known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and extraordinary hometown culture. Most visitors come into town for fishing and bouldering, but natural areas in and around Bishop allow for camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife observation, star gazing, and more. Bishop has a lot of hot springs and waterfalls. Go to any of the natural parks like Inyo National Forest to enjoy these outdoor experiences.
Bishop has a bold art scene as well. The area is a popular spot for photographers and muralists who are inspired by the town’s unparalleled natural scenery and rich history. Bishop is rural but feels like a busy city with quirky events running from March to December. One of the biggest events of the years is Bishop Mule Days Celebration. This five-day celebration brings in over 30,000 visitors. Over 700 trainers, riders, and mules compete in 14 shows that include chariot racing, team roping, and more. The highlight of the event is the parade along Main Street that is the longest non-motorized parade in the nation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,701
Average: $71,665
Education
1,072
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,186
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bishop has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bishop, CA is $2,096 for one bedroom, and $1,808 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bishop has increased by 22.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,096/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bishop, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
68 Students
Public
Grades K-5
832 Students
Public
Grades K-2
437 Students
Bishop Union Elementary Community Day II
Public
Grades K-5
8 Students
Public
Grades K-8
6 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
414 Students
Public
Grades K-8
6 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
608 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.