At a Glance
Median Income
$49,500
$21,065 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
Zillow: $114,093
Median Rent
$792/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
California residents earn a median household income of $49,500 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,065. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in California is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,093. Median rent is $792/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
California reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K. The murder rate is 14.3/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in California hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
California has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,046
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,500
Per Capita$21,065
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$792
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$114,093
Housing Units2,074
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property1,405/100K
Murder14.3/100K
Assault416/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
California was founded in 1849.
The median home in California was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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