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Calpella, CA

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Calpella is a small town in California with a population of 555. Residents earn $103,056 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
555 Population 218/sq mi density
$103,056 Median Income $45,582 per capita
$484,000 Home Value
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$484,000 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,056
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $484,000
72% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Calpella Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population555
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,056
Per Capita$45,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,693M
Commute51 min

Housing

A
Home Value$484,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units217
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Uninsured13.4%
Smoking14.0%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation822 ft (251 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute51 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries7

Is Calpella a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calpella receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Calpella offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calpella is $103,056, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Calpella among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calpella is $484,000, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Calpella enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Calpella has a population of 555 with a density of 218 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.9%).

Population

555
Total Population
218
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.2%
Female 37.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Calpella vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only64.3%
18% below US avg
Spanish35.7%
166% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Calpella vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calpella is $103,056, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Calpella vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,056
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,582
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
IRS Avg AGI$67,138

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,522
County GDP$4,693M

Business (County)

Restaurants336
Healthcare265
Retail403
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.1 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Calpella is $484,000, 72% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$484,000
72% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units217
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,264
79% above US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Calpella, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 13.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Calpella vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Uninsured13.4%
56% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,286
Dentists1:1,247
Mental Health1:152
Checkup Rate68.5%
Dental Visits57.9%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities265
Calpella has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.9 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation822 ft (251 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates39.2337°N, 123.1938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.8-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.5%
D 61.3%

Winner: Democrat by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+87.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density218/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities265
Restaurants336
Retail Stores403

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.1 min
Drive Alone81.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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