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Living in August, CA
Explore August and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.7 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
August at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population8,825
Median Household Income$53,173
Median Home Value$296,100
Median Gross Rent$1,221
Median Age28.0
Average Household Size3.8
Unemployment10.9%
Work From Home5.5%
Homeownership55.9%
Housing Vacancy10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
August is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in August Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in August and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in August
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$296,100
Median Gross Rent$1,221
Homeownership55.9%
Housing Vacancy10.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for August, CA
Median Household Income$53,173
Unemployment10.9%
Work From Home5.5%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in August and how households are structured
Population8,825
Median Age28.0
Average Household Size3.8
August is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in August
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for August point to hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.7°F
Average Winter Low39.3°F
Annual Rainfall17.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in August
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
August is located in San Joaquin County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. San Joaquin County.
County Intelligence
August & San Joaquin County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
August is located in San Joaquin County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in August.
Current NarrowTheList data for August shows a population of about 8,825. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
San Joaquin County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for August.
For someone considering a move to August, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.