California · Metropolitan Area
California City is a small city in California with a population of 14,821. Residents earn $55,271 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, California City receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. California City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in California City is $55,271, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in California City is $239,600, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 600 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,653 per 100,000, 86% above the national average.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
California City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 69.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.9% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,271 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,266 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,155 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,998 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,950 |
| County GDP | $63,070M |
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Healthcare | 1,838 |
| Retail | 2,004 |
| Manufacturing | 417 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 46.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $239,600 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,890 |
| Median List Price | $335,000 |
| Median List Price | $335,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 24.4% |
| Inventory | 119 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,016 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,769 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
| Total Violent | 599.9/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Murder | 7.6/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Rape | 60.8/100K |
| Robbery | 38.0/100K |
| Assault | 493.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,652.8/100K |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,891.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,594.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 167.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 6.7 inches |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1466°N, 117.8693°W |
| County FIPS | 06029 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Total Area | 203.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Retail Stores | 2,004 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 46.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |