At a Glance
Median Income
$163,500
$57,304 per capita
Home Value
$502,400
Zillow: $792,027
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
24.1%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 24.1% (569% 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 $792,027. 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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$163,500
Per Capita$57,304
Unemployment24.1%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$502,400
Rent$1,115
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$792,027
Housing Units183
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
25.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.