Live Oak, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
16,866
Population
2,859/sq mi density
$107,500
Median Income
$56,885 per capita
$975,900
Home Value
$390,333 Zillow
$2,414
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$975,900 home value, $2,414/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$975,900
246% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,414/mo
108% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,705
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$975,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$390,333
Redfin Median Sale
$359,000
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median List Price
$399,800
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
40.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,414/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median Days on Market
24 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
18.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $975,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,333 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $359,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $359,000 |
| Median List Price | $399,800 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,414 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,705 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |