California, MD

California, MD

At a Glance

How California Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows California's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is California a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

California residents earn a median household income of $112,717 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,482. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in California is $337,900 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,996. Median rent is $1,805/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

California reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,125/100K.

Education

40.8% of adults in California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

California has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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