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Pine Mountain Club

Pop. 2,838·272nd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Pine Mountain Club, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,433/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+33.5%
vs US Median
+$468
Rising (Monthly)
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Pine Mountain Club · $2,433
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,433/mo, rent takes about 42% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
Local median income
$69,375/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pine Mountain Club's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,529
3 BR
$2,878
Research median
$1,529/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$29,196/yr
At $2,433/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +33.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pine Mountain Club, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,838
Median income
$69,375
Median age
48.6
Renters
17.3%
Age distribution
17.1%
31.3%
15.8%
25.2%
Under 1810.7%
18–3417.1%
35–5431.3%
55–6415.8%
65+25.2%
Gender
54.6%
45.4%
Male54.6%
Female45.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
14.4%
White66.9%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian14.4%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
17.6%
33.4%
42.7%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
82.7%
17.3%
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pine Mountain Club, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,588 → $69,375
up 37.1%
Population
2,124 → 2,838
up 33.6%
Renter share
18.1% → 17.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 42.7%
+6.8 pts
Median age
58.1 → 48.6
-9.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Pine Mountain Club, CA now reports about $69,375, up from $50,588 in 2021. Census counts show Pine Mountain Club, CA adding about 714 residents over the five-year window, up 33.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.9% to 42.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Pine Mountain Club is $2,433/mo as of June 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,529/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,878/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($69,375/yr), Pine Mountain Club ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Mountain Club an affordable city for renters?

Pine Mountain Club is considered stretched for renters. At $2,433/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($69,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pine Mountain Club significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Pine Mountain Club?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,433/mo in Pine Mountain Club. The local median household income is $69,375/yr, meaning the typical Pine Mountain Club household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pine Mountain Club?

Rent in Pine Mountain Club has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Pine Mountain Club rent compare to other cities in California?

Pine Mountain Club is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #272 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,433/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pine Mountain Club?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pine Mountain Club ($2,433/mo): Taft ($1,243/mo), Bakersfield ($1,865/mo), Santa Paula ($2,325/mo).

What percentage of Pine Mountain Club residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.3% of Pine Mountain Club households are renters, while 82.7% are owner-occupied. Pine Mountain Club leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pine Mountain Club rent compare to the national average?

Pine Mountain Club's median rent of $2,433/mo is $468 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #272 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,433/mo, rent takes ~42% of Pine Mountain Club's median household income ($69,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pine Mountain Club 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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