Bishop, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
Bishop, CA
At a Glance
How Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bishop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bishop a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bishop residents earn a median household income of $82,205 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bishop is $405,700 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $594,918. Median rent is $1,431/month, with 19.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Bishop reports 915 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,423/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Bishop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bishop has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.