Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 31% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
California
California, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$588
Population
6,364
Renter Mix
54% Rent
The rural home to California University of Pennsylvania
University
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College Town
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Riverfront
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Commuter
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Wooded
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Affordable
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Located 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, California is the proud home of California University of Pennsylvania, giving the city a college town vibe. Downtown California — where the majority of the campus is — is nestled along Monongahela River, offering residents waterfront views and green spaces like Wyatt Park. Local pubs, restaurants, and popular chains are available in town, along with public bus stops and various community parks. Residents appreciate the laid-back atmosphere in California and its affordable apartments and single-family homes for rent. Spacious lots and densely wooded streets make up the residential side of this small town. This riverfront college town offers easy access to Interstate 70 and other surrounding small suburbs.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,215
Average: $69,739
Education
1,383
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,952
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
California has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in California, PA is $389 for a studio, $588 for one bedroom, $1,049 for two bedrooms, and $2,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in California has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$588/month
670 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly California, PA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ten Mile Creek County Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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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.