Bystrom, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
4,109 Population 7,609/sq mi density
$42,212 Median Income $15,991 per capita
$250,300 Home Value $447,681 Zillow
$1,238 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$42,212 median income, 18.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$250,300 home value, $1,238/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bystrom, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,212
44% below
$15,991 per capita
Home Value
$250,300
11% below
Zillow: $447,681
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
6% above
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.7%
419% above
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
44% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
89%
Rent
106%
Poverty
289%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
519%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bystrom a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 18.7% (419% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population4,109
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density7,609/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born30.3%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$42,212
Per Capita$15,991
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B
Home Value$250,300
Rent$1,238
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$447,681
Housing Units1,200
Rent Burden42.4%

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation90 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Bystrom was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
30.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.