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Callender, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,764 Population 1,207/sq mi density
$136,458 Median Income $48,345 per capita
$1,020,400 Home Value $665,927 Zillow
$2,439 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
292 Violent Crime/100K 1,997 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$136,458 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,020,400 home value, $2,439/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Callender, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,458
82% above
$48,345 per capita
Home Value
$1,020,400
262% above
Zillow: $665,927
Median Rent
$2,439/mo
110% above
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
23% below
1,997/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
182%
Home Value
362%
Rent
210%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
77%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Callender 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

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 6.1% (69% 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.

Safety & Crime

Callender reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,997/100K.

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 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,764
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,207/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$136,458
Per Capita$48,345
Unemployment6.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent292/100K
Property1,997/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.