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Avery, CA

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Avery is a small town in California with a population of 199. Residents earn $59,417 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
199 Population 219/sq mi density
$59,417 Median Income $30,878 per capita
$335,100 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$335,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,417
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $335,100
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.0%
78% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.2%
95% higher than US avg

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

People

Population199
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,417
Per Capita$30,878
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute20 min

Housing

B
Home Value$335,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units423
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Uninsured4.9%
Smoking10.7%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation3,462 ft (1,055 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.2%
Libraries9

Is Avery a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avery receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Avery offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avery is $59,417, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 24.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avery is $335,100, 19% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Avery is a highly educated community — 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Avery experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 104.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Avery has a population of 199 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

199
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.2%
Female 63.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Avery vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avery vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avery is $59,417, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Avery vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,417
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,878
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate24.2%
95% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Avery is $335,100, 19% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$335,100
19% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units423
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.61%
In Avery, 27.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.9% of residents lack health insurance. 10.7% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Avery vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.7%
24% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep32.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Uninsured4.9%
43% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits70.0%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities90
Avery has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall104.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,462 ft (1,055 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates38.2068°N, 120.3723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 76.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
78% above US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+12.3%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.3%

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