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Bret Harte, CA
Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County
Bret Harte, CA
At a Glance
How Bret Harte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bret Harte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bret Harte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bret Harte residents earn a median household income of $42,422 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,853. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bret Harte is $289,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,861. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 51.0% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Bret Harte reports 864 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,428/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Bret Harte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 59.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bret Harte has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.