At a Glance
Median Income
$78,494
$40,545 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.2% smoking rate
How Catheys Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catheys Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catheys Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catheys Valley residents earn a median household income of $78,494 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,545. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Education
31.9% of adults in Catheys Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population772
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,494
Per Capita$40,545
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$487,479
Housing Units366
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain23.7 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,317 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Catheys Valley was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.