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Mammoth Lakes, California

town · Mono County

At a glance

7,214
Population
$866,700
Median home value (all homes)
186% above U.S. median
$824,690
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,645/mo
Median rent
22% above U.S. median
$98,056
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
14.8 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
14.37%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 157 — 57% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing203% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost21% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college69 mi
Nearest community college67 mi
Nearest technical college69 mi
High school graduates88.2%
College graduates24.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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