Cedar Ridge, CA

Full City Profile · California · Calaveras County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,513 Population 194/sq mi density
$72,180 Median Income $37,963 per capita
$373,100 Home Value $398,717 Zillow
$1,397 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,180 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$373,100 home value, $1,397/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Ridge, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,180
4% below
$37,963 per capita
Home Value
$373,100
32% above
Zillow: $398,717
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
20% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Cedar Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
132%
Rent
120%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Ridge residents earn a median household income of $72,180 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,963. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Ridge is $373,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,717. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

21.2% of adults in Cedar Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Ridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,513
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,180
Per Capita$37,963
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

B+
Home Value$373,100
Rent$1,397
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$398,717
Housing Units1,038
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,747 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Ridge was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.