At a Glance
Median Income
$123,935
$43,301 per capita
Home Value
$660,100
Zillow: $728,940
Median Rent
$2,399/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
1,278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
10.3% smoking rate
How American Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows American Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is American Canyon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
American Canyon residents earn a median household income of $123,935 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,301. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in American Canyon is $660,100 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $728,940. Median rent is $2,399/month, with 34.2% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
American Canyon reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,278/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in American Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
American Canyon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population21,698
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density3,569/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$123,935
Per Capita$43,301
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
B+
Home Value$660,100
Rent$2,399
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$728,940
Housing Units5,924
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property1,278/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation71 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries5
Did You Know?
American Canyon was founded in 1992.
The median home in American Canyon was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
31.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.