California · Metropolitan Area
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a small city in California with a population of 19,651. Residents earn $123,037 per year, which is 64% above the national average.
Based on current data, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Casa de Oro-Mount Helix stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $123,037, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Casa de Oro-Mount Helix among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is $906,500, making it a premium housing market at 222% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,970 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 77.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| 66% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,037 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,593 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,353 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133,031 |
| County GDP | $331,868M |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Healthcare | 11,184 |
| Retail | 9,270 |
| Manufacturing | 2,955 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.02% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $906,500 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,179,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,179,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $526 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,970 |
| 69% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.02% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.6 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7640°N, 116.9688°W |
| County FIPS | 06073 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.0% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,869/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 88 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Retail Stores | 9,270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |