At a Glance
Median Income
$78,510
$39,514 per capita
Home Value
$333,200
Zillow: $271,733
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
2,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckhorn residents earn a median household income of $78,510 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,514. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckhorn is $333,200 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,733. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 31.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Buckhorn reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,492/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckhorn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,506
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,510
Per Capita$39,514
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A
Home Value$333,200
Rent$1,875
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$271,733
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property2,492/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,273 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute54 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckhorn was built in 1980.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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