At a Glance
Median Income
$184,667
$60,447 per capita
Home Value
$925,800
Zillow: $947,381
Median Rent
$2,155/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.0% smoking rate
How Aromas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aromas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aromas a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aromas residents earn a median household income of $184,667 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,447. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Aromas is $925,800 , 228% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $947,381. Median rent is $2,155/month, with 13.2% 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 1980.
Education
44.3% of adults in Aromas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aromas 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
Population2,846
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,667
Per Capita$60,447
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
B+
Home Value$925,800
Rent$2,155
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$947,381
Housing Units871
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.0%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation555 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Aromas was built in 1980.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.