At a Glance
Median Income
$82,205
$54,267 per capita
Home Value
$405,700
Zillow: $575,110
Median Rent
$1,431/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
911/100K
4,905/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bishop 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
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 0.2% (94% 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 $575,110. 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 911 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 140% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,905/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,793
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density2,039/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,205
Per Capita$54,267
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
B+
Home Value$405,700
Rent$1,431
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$575,110
Housing Units2,269
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent911/100K
Property4,905/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault509/100K
Burglary777/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,147 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bishop was founded in 1861.
The median home in Bishop was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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