At a Glance
Median Income
$84,892
$60,684 per capita
Home Value
$702,700
Zillow: $1,065,148
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
300/100K
1,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.9% smoking rate
How Calistoga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calistoga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calistoga a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calistoga residents earn a median household income of $84,892 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,684. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calistoga is $702,700 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,065,148. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Calistoga reports 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,059/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Calistoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calistoga has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,159
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born28.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,892
Per Capita$60,684
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
D
Home Value$702,700
Rent$1,798
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$1,065,148
Housing Units2,330
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent300/100K
Property1,059/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Calistoga was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
28.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.