Bishop, CA

California · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
3,793 Population
$82,205 Median Income
$405,700 Home Value
$1,431 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
699 Violent Crime / 100K
50.5 yrs Median Age
41.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.6
Economy
3.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.3
Education

People

Population3,793
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density2,039/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 85.1%

Economy

4.6/5
Median Income$82,205
Per Capita Income$54,267
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty Rate2.9%
County GDP$1,565M

Housing

3.9/5
Home Value (Census)$405,700
Zillow Value$575,110
Median Rent$1,431
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime699/100K
Property Crime3,316/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft103.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul40° / 78°
Rain5 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

4.3/5
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute15 min
Work From Home10.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations9

How Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,205
Home Value$405,700
Median Rent$1,431
Poverty Rate2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+41.7%
Unemployment0.2%
Violent Crime699.5 /100K
Avg Temperature57.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,793
Population Density2,039 per sq mi
Median Age50.5 years
Male41.8%
Female58.2%
Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85.1% Hispanic 3% Other 11.9%
White85.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.9%

Language

English Only93.0%
Spanish Speakers7.0%
English 93% Spanish 7%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.0%
Health Insurance91.9%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$82,205
Per Capita Income$54,267
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,010
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.2%
Poverty Rate2.9%
Total Establishments (County)724
County GDP$1,565M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation162
Healthcare Facilities35
Retail Stores74
Manufacturing5
Total Establishments724

Industry Mix

Restaurants 162 Healthcare 35 Retail 74 Manufacturing 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,469
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,611

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time14.6 min
Work From Home10.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$405,700
Zillow Home Value Index$575,110

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.3%

Rental Costs

23% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,431

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,611
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.9%
Regular Checkup70.2%
Premature Death Rate4,739 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access68.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)35
Restaurants (County)162

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime699.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape77.7 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault621.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,316.1 /100K
Burglary854.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,357.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft103.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

40°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation4.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,039 per sq mi
Latitude37.3664°
Longitude-118.3958°
County FIPS06051

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.8%
D 58.1%

Democrat +20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.7%
High School+97.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density2,039 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)11
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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