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Pollock Pines

Pop. 6,212·349th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Pollock Pines, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$15
Falling (Monthly)
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Pollock Pines · $1,950
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,950/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$74,924/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pollock Pines's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,550/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pollock Pines, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,212
Median income
$74,924
Median age
40.8
Renters
27%
Age distribution
17.7%
22.3%
23.5%
14.1%
22.4%
Under 1817.7%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.5%
55–6414.1%
65+22.4%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
16%
White80.4%
Black0.8%
Hispanic16%
Asian1.8%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
22.4%
45.4%
20.6%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college45.4%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pollock Pines, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,287 → $74,924
up 28.5%
Population
6,450 → 6,212
down 3.7%
Renter share
27.3% → 27%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 20.6%
-2.3 pts
Median age
45.7 → 40.8
-4.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,287 to $74,924 across the same window, up 28.5% versus 2021. Census counts show Pollock Pines, CA losing about 238 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.9% to 20.6% across the same window.

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Pollock Pines rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pollock Pines, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pollock Pines is $1,950/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($74,924/yr), Pollock Pines ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pollock Pines an affordable city for renters?

Pollock Pines is considered moderate for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($74,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pollock Pines slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pollock Pines?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in Pollock Pines. The local median household income is $74,924/yr, meaning the typical Pollock Pines household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pollock Pines?

Rent in Pollock Pines has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Pollock Pines rent compare to other cities in California?

Pollock Pines is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #349 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,950/mo.

What percentage of Pollock Pines residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of Pollock Pines households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. Pollock Pines leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pollock Pines rent compare to the national average?

Pollock Pines's median rent of $1,950/mo is $15 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #349 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~31% of Pollock Pines's median household income ($74,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pollock Pines 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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