At a Glance
Median Income
$112,717
$58,482 per capita
Home Value
$337,900
Zillow: $399,417
Median Rent
$1,805/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
11.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is California a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% 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 $399,417. 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.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,223
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,717
Per Capita$58,482
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,900
Rent$1,805
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$399,417
Housing Units5,557
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation98 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in California was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.