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Cedar Flat, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
926 Population 857/sq mi density
$124,118 Median Income $98,351 per capita
$961,700 Home Value $1,048,626 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,118 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$961,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Flat, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,118
65% above
$98,351 per capita
Home Value
$961,700
241% above
Zillow: $1,048,626
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
102% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
23% below
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Cedar Flat Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cedar Flat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Home Value
341%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Flat a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Flat residents earn a median household income of $124,118 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $98,351. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Flat is $961,700 , 241% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,048,626. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Flat reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.

Education

68.2% of adults in Cedar Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Flat has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population926
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density857/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,118
Per Capita$98,351
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

C
Home Value$961,700
Rent
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$1,048,626
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,015/100K

Health

Obesity24.8%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,277 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Flat was built in 1975.
52.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.