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Chowchilla, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Chowchilla, CA
At a Glance
How Chowchilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chowchilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chowchilla a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chowchilla residents earn a median household income of $63,308 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,944. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chowchilla is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,464. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 33.8% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Chowchilla reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,245/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Chowchilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chowchilla has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.