Biola, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,163 Population 1,789/sq mi density
$40,094 Median Income $12,790 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $410,288 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,094 median income, 11.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$237,100 home value, $948/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Biola, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,094
47% below
$12,790 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
16% below
Zillow: $410,288
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
57.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
53.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Biola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Biola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
84%
Rent
82%
Poverty
428%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biola a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biola residents earn a median household income of $40,094 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,790. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Biola is $237,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,288. Median rent is $948/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 1989.

Education

15.8% of adults in Biola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 57.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Biola has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.

Data Overview

People

Population1,163
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density1,789/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,094
Per Capita$12,790
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty53.1%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

B
Home Value$237,100
Rent$948
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$410,288
Housing Units335
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation250 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+57.1%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Biola was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.