At a Glance
Median Income
$163,500
$57,304 per capita
Home Value
$502,400
Zillow: $801,833
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
365/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ballico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballico a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ballico residents earn a median household income of $163,500 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,304. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballico is $502,400 , 78% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $801,833. Median rent is $1,115/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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Ballico reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Ballico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballico has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$163,500
Per Capita$57,304
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$502,400
Rent$1,115
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$801,833
Housing Units183
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent365/100K
Property1,790/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ballico was built in 1965.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.