At a Glance
Median Income
$177,188
$75,286 per capita
Home Value
$1,199,300
Zillow: $1,426,720
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
9.9% smoking rate
How Bodega Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bodega Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bodega Bay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bodega Bay residents earn a median household income of $177,188 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,286. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bodega Bay is $1,199,300 , 325% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,426,720. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 21.5% 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 1985.
Education
42.4% of adults in Bodega Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bodega Bay has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
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 19.
Data Overview
People
Population1,116
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$177,188
Per Capita$75,286
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,199,300
Rent$1,308
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$1,426,720
Housing Units818
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.9%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain28.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation190 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Bodega Bay was built in 1985.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.