Amesti, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,905 Population 991/sq mi density
$102,083 Median Income $41,683 per capita
$825,100 Home Value $816,554 Zillow
$1,889 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,083 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$825,100 home value, $1,889/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Amesti, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,083
36% above
$41,683 per capita
Home Value
$825,100
193% above
Zillow: $816,554
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
62% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Amesti Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
293%
Rent
162%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amesti 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

Amesti residents earn a median household income of $102,083 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,683. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amesti is $825,100 , 193% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $816,554. Median rent is $1,889/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 1972.

Education

20.6% of adults in Amesti hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amesti has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,905
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,083
Per Capita$41,683
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

C
Home Value$825,100
Rent$1,889
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$816,554
Housing Units845
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation195 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Amesti was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.