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Bishop, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,793
Population
2,039/sq mi density
$82,205
Median Income
$54,267 per capita
$405,700
Home Value
$575,110 Zillow
$1,431
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
911
Violent Crime/100K
4,905 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,205 median income, 0.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$405,700 home value, $1,431/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
911 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Bishop (3)
Devils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest ex...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Devils Postpile National Monument is located at 7,560 feet above sea level just west of the Sierra Nevada crest. As such, it experiences typical summer weather in the Sierras. Afternoon thunderstorms ...
Manzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where the US government incarcerated Japanese immigrants ineligible for citizenship and...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, ...
Weather: Manzanar is located in the Owens Valley at 4,000' elevation, at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. We get little precipitation but we do have four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures can so...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem in...
Entrance: $35
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Climbing, ...
Weather: Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry. Snow l...