Airport, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,258 Population 7,400/sq mi density
$42,000 Median Income $19,128 per capita
$333,300 Home Value $440,861 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$333,300 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Airport, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,000
44% below
$19,128 per capita
Home Value
$333,300
18% above
Zillow: $440,861
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
1% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.8%
98% below
59.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Airport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
118%
Rent
99%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Airport a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Airport residents earn a median household income of $42,000 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,128. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Airport is $333,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,861. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 51.0% 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 1944.

Education

0.8% of adults in Airport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 59.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Airport has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,258
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density7,400/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born33.7%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,000
Per Capita$19,128
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

C
Home Value$333,300
Rent$1,150
Ownership31.0%
Zillow$440,861
Housing Units413
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation95 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Airport was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
33.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.