At a Glance
Median Income
$103,056
$45,582 per capita
Home Value
$484,000
Zillow: $545,963
Violent Crime
846/100K
3,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Calpella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calpella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calpella 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
Calpella residents earn a median household income of $103,056 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,582. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calpella is $484,000 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,963. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Calpella reports 846 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,479/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Calpella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calpella has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population555
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,056
Per Capita$45,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A
Home Value$484,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$545,963
Housing Units217
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent846/100K
Property3,479/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute51 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Calpella was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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