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Bystrom, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Bystrom, CA
At a Glance
How Bystrom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bystrom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bystrom a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bystrom residents earn a median household income of $42,212 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,991. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bystrom is $250,300 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,681. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 42.4% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bystrom reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,377/100K.
Education
4.7% of adults in Bystrom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bystrom has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.