California · Metropolitan Area
Bodega Bay is a small town in California with a population of 1,116. Residents earn $177,188 per year, which is 136% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bodega Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bodega Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bodega Bay is $177,188, which is significantly higher than the national average — 136% above $75,149. This places Bodega Bay among higher-income communities. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Bodega Bay is $1,199,300, making it a premium housing market at 325% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Bodega Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 71.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.9% |
| 116% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $177,188 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 11.6% |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.70% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
| Census Median | $1,199,300 |
| 325% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,401,958 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,308 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.70% |
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.9 inches |
| 24% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3275°N, 123.0299°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |