At a Glance
Median Income
$40,094
$12,790 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
Zillow: $410,288
Median Rent
$948/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
3,150/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
57.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
53.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biola a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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 6.8% (89% 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.
Safety & Crime
Biola reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,150/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,163
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density1,789/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,094
Per Capita$12,790
Unemployment6.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property3,150/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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