Charter Oak, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,414 Population 10,123/sq mi density
$84,101 Median Income $37,887 per capita
$601,900 Home Value $796,509 Zillow
$1,838 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,101 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$601,900 home value, $1,838/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Charter Oak, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,101
12% above
$37,887 per capita
Home Value
$601,900
114% above
Zillow: $796,509
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
58% above
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
5% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Charter Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
214%
Rent
158%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charter Oak 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

Charter Oak residents earn a median household income of $84,101 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,887. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charter Oak is $601,900 , 114% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $796,509. Median rent is $1,838/month, with 32.1% 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 1972.

Education

32.1% of adults in Charter Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charter Oak has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population9,414
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density10,123/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born28.7%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,101
Per Capita$37,887
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$601,900
Rent$1,838
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$796,509
Housing Units3,304
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity26.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation717 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Charter Oak was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
28.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.