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Amador Pines, CA

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Amador Pines is a small town in California with a population of 960. Residents earn $85,875 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
960 Population 198/sq mi density
$85,875 Median Income $54,011 per capita
$340,800 Home Value
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,875 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$340,800 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,875
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $340,800
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.3%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Amador Pines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population960
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,875
Per Capita$54,011
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute47 min

Housing

A
Home Value$340,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units842
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity28.3%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking12.0%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,686 ft (1,123 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute47 min
Broadband91.3%
Libraries5

Is Amador Pines a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amador Pines receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Amador Pines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amador Pines is $85,875, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amador Pines is $340,800, 21% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Amador Pines enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Amador Pines has a population of 960 with a density of 198 people per square mile. The median age is 60.9 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 4.7% Hispanic.

Population

960
Total Population
198
People / sq mi
60.9yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Amador Pines vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amador Pines vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amador Pines is $85,875, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Amador Pines vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,875
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,011
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.3 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Amador Pines is $340,800, 21% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,800
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units842
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.46%
In Amador Pines, 28.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.0% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Amador Pines vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.3%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.0%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate68.7%
Dental Visits68.1%
Premature Death7,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access60.3%
Healthcare Facilities107
Amador Pines has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.0 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.0 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,686 ft (1,123 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates38.4896°N, 120.5333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 91.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density198/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.3 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

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