At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$20,437 per capita
Home Value
$623,700
Zillow: $743,828
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
41.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Chualar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chualar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chualar a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chualar residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,437. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chualar is $623,700 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $743,828. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 29.6% 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 1976.
Education
5.0% of adults in Chualar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
41.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chualar has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,042
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,654/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born45.3%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$20,437
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
F
Home Value$623,700
Rent$1,215
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$743,828
Housing Units259
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking12.7%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation146 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+41.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chualar was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
45.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.