Anderson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County
Anderson, CA
At a Glance
How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Anderson residents earn a median household income of $50,306 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,728. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anderson is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,291. Median rent is $985/month, with 34.6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Anderson reports 833 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,406/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.