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Cazadero, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Cazadero is a small town in California with a population of 435. Residents earn $122,946 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
435 Population 61/sq mi density
$122,946 Median Income $50,934 per capita
$655,000 Home Value $563,461 Zillow
$1,636 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$122,946 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$655,000 home value, $1,636/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,946
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $655,000
132% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,636
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.5%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population435
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,946
Per Capita$50,934
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$39,448M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$655,000
Rent$1,636
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$563,461
Housing Units295
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Uninsured5.7%
Smoking11.9%
Depression27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.8%
Libraries16

Is Cazadero a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cazadero receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cazadero offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cazadero is $122,946, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Cazadero among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cazadero is $655,000, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,636 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cazadero experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Cazadero has a population of 435 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

435
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Cazadero vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.7%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.3%
22% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cazadero vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cazadero is $122,946, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Cazadero vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,946
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,934
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,311
Healthcare1,623
Retail1,675
Manufacturing922

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cazadero is $655,000, 132% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,636 (41% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $563,461.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$655,000
132% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$563,461

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$822
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,636
41% above US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

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-Occupied69.4%
Housing Units295
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Cazadero, 26.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 11.9% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cazadero vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.5%
17% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.9%
15% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep34.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.7%
Uninsured5.7%
34% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits67.1%
Premature Death5,997/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Cazadero has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates38.5278°N, 123.1098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 46.2-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+21.0%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Restaurants1,311
Retail Stores1,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.1%

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