California · Metropolitan Area
Cloverdale is a small city in California with a population of 8,933. Residents earn $104,238 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cloverdale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cloverdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cloverdale is $104,238, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Cloverdale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Cloverdale is $613,400, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,245 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Cloverdale is below the national average at 171 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,951 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cloverdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 67.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| 141% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,238 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,562 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $613,400 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $631,694 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $371 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,245 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,500 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Total Violent | 171.1/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.2/100K |
| Robbery | 34.2/100K |
| Assault | 102.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,950.7/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 410.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,368.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 171.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7948°N, 123.0147°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,659/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |