Median Income
$55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$256,000
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
44% higher than US avg
How Cache Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population969
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty17.8%
Commute22 min
Housing
A
Home Value$256,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units480
Rent Burden12.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,526 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+41.6%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Cache Creek a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cache Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cache Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cache Creek is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cache Creek is $256,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
Cache Creek has a population of 969 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 3.2% Asian.
Population
969
Total Population
2021 Census
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cache Creek vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.7% |
Social Characteristics
Cache Creek vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cache Creek is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Cache Creek vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,200 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.0% |
| 261% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| 44% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
The median home value in Cache Creek is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $256,000 |
| 9% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.5% |
| Housing Units | 480 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cache Creek vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cache Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8101°N, 121.3246°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |