At a Glance
Median Income
$63,232
$13,894 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $386,426
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
47.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
15.7% smoking rate
How Calwa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calwa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calwa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calwa residents earn a median household income of $63,232 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,894. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calwa is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,426. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 51.0% 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 1962.
Education
5.7% of adults in Calwa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
47.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calwa has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population2,140
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density3,754/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born34.2%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,232
Per Capita$13,894
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent$1,155
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$386,426
Housing Units592
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation291 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+47.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations202
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Calwa was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
34.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.