Ahwahnee, CA

Full City Profile · California · Madera County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,532 Population 133/sq mi density
$65,980 Median Income $42,758 per capita
$448,000 Home Value $473,369 Zillow
$1,617 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,980 median income, 12.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,617/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ahwahnee, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,980
12% below
$42,758 per capita
Home Value
$448,000
59% above
Zillow: $473,369
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
39% above
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ahwahnee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ahwahnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
159%
Rent
139%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ahwahnee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ahwahnee residents earn a median household income of $65,980 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,758. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ahwahnee is $448,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,369. Median rent is $1,617/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

20.7% of adults in Ahwahnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ahwahnee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,532
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,980
Per Capita$42,758
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

C+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,617
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$473,369
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation2,293 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ahwahnee was built in 1979.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.