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Living in San Juan Bautista, CA
Explore San Juan Bautista and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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San Juan Bautista at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,033
Median Household Income$115,833
Median Home Value$785,800
Median Gross Rent$1,889
Median Age41.0
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home12.4%
Homeownership65.5%
Housing Vacancy7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
San Juan Bautista 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.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in San Juan Bautista 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.
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Housing & Cost of Living in San Juan Bautista
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$785,800
Median Gross Rent$1,889
Homeownership65.5%
Housing Vacancy7.9%
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 San Juan Bautista, CA
Median Household Income$115,833
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home12.4%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in San Juan Bautista and how households are structured
Population2,033
Median Age41.0
Average Household Size2.6
San Juan Bautista 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 San Juan Bautista
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for San Juan Bautista point to warm summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High79.6°F
Average Winter Low38.7°F
Annual Rainfall21.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.
Seasonal Life in San Juan Bautista
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
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.
San Juan Bautista is located in San Benito County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. San Benito County.
County Intelligence
San Juan Bautista & San Benito County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
San Juan Bautista is located in San Benito 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 San Juan Bautista.
Current NarrowTheList data for San Juan Bautista shows a population of about 2,033. 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 Benito 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 San Juan Bautista.
For someone considering a move to San Juan Bautista, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. 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.