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Catheys Valley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Catheys Valley is a small town in California with a population of 772. Residents earn $78,494 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
772 Population 33/sq mi density
$78,494 Median Income $40,545 per capita
$352,000 Home Value $470,707 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,494 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$352,000 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,494
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population772
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,494
Per Capita$40,545
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$352,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$470,707
Housing Units366
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking12.2%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation1,317 ft (401 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Libraries13

Is Catheys Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Catheys Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Catheys Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Catheys Valley is $78,494, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Catheys Valley is $352,000, 25% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Catheys Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Catheys Valley has a population of 772 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 59.9 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.2%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

772
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
59.9yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
23.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Catheys Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.5%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.5%
23% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Catheys Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Catheys Valley is $78,494, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Catheys Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,494
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,545
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone56.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Catheys Valley is $352,000, 25% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $470,707.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$352,000
25% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$470,707

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

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-Occupied96.7%
Housing Units366
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Catheys Valley, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.2% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Catheys Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.2%
13% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate69.4%
Dental Visits62.5%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
Catheys Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,317 ft (401 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates37.4277°N, 120.0960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+87.6%
Graduate Degree+8.2%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area23.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone56.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

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