At a Glance
Median Income
$136,458
$48,345 per capita
Home Value
$1,020,400
Zillow: $665,927
Median Rent
$2,439/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.6% smoking rate
How Callender Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Callender's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Callender a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Callender residents earn a median household income of $136,458 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,345. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Callender is $1,020,400 , 262% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,927. Median rent is $2,439/month, with 21.4% 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 1988.
Education
32.5% of adults in Callender hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Callender has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,764
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,207/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$136,458
Per Capita$48,345
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C
Home Value$1,020,400
Rent$2,439
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$665,927
Housing Units881
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation139 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Callender was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.