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Aromas, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Aromas, CA (San Benito County) — Census median home value $925,800, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Aromas houses and the broader area.
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Aromas, CA is in San Benito County, California — this guide covers houses in Aromas and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,846, with a median household income of $184,667. Census data puts the median value of houses in Aromas at $925,800.
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Market overview
Aromas housing market
Aromas is in San Benito County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Aromas and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$925,800
Population (Census ACS)
2,846
Median household income
$184,667
County price trend (2025)
0.84% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Aromas market snapshot
Population
2,846
County
San Benito County
Median Household Income
$184,667
Median Home Value (city)
$925,800
Median Gross Rent
$2,155/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Aromas's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $925,800.
County Price Trend
San Benito County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.84% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Aromas has an estimated population of 2,846 and a median household income of $184,667, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Aromas's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Aromas
County guide: San Benito County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Aromas.
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Nearby communities include Prunedale, Las Lomas, Pajaro, Elkhorn, Moss Landing, Castroville, Boronda, Salinas, Marina, Spreckels, Seaside, Sand City, Chualar, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove.
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Las Lomas market data
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Pajaro market data
Nearby city · ~6.4 mi
Elkhorn market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
Moss Landing market data
Nearby city · ~9.9 mi
Castroville market data
Nearby city · ~10.2 mi
Boronda market data
Nearby city · ~12.7 mi
Salinas market data
Nearby city · ~12.8 mi
Marina market data
Nearby city · ~16.1 mi
Spreckels market data
Nearby city · ~17.3 mi
Seaside market data
Nearby city · ~20.1 mi
Sand City market data
Nearby city · ~21.2 mi
Chualar market data
Nearby city · ~22.0 mi
Del Rey Oaks market data
Nearby city · ~22.6 mi
Monterey market data
Nearby city · ~23.5 mi
Pacific Grove market data
Nearby city · ~23.9 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: San Juan Bautista (~5.6 mi), Interlaken (~7.9 mi), Watsonville (~8.5 mi), Gilroy (~9.4 mi), Pajaro Dunes (~9.7 mi), Freedom (~10.2 mi), Amesti (~10.2 mi), Corralitos (~11.6 mi), La Selva Beach (~12.4 mi), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (~12.9 mi), Hollister (~12.9 mi), San Martin (~14.5 mi), Rio del Mar (~15.2 mi), Ridgemark (~15.5 mi), Day Valley (~16.2 mi), Aptos (~16.6 mi).
Census & home facts
Aromas data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,846
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$925,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$184,667
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,155
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.32%
Census place type
CDP
County
Monterey County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.74 sq mi
Census GEOID
0602812
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Aromas
Schools
Aromas - San Juan Unified — 3 schools, 993 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Benito addresses may be served by Aromas - San Juan Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Aromas FAQ
What are houses worth in Aromas, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Aromas at $925,800.
How much do houses cost in Aromas, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Aromas, Census ACS data shows a median value of $925,800. Active listing prices in San Benito County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Aromas, CA?
Aromas houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Benito County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Aromas, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Aromas's population at approximately 2,846.
What's the median rent in Aromas, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Aromas at approximately $2,155 per month.
What is the median household income in Aromas, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Aromas at approximately $184,667.
Is the Aromas housing market growing?
San Benito County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.84% annual change in 2025.
Is Aromas, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Aromas's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Aromas, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Aromas - San Juan Unified for many Aromas addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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