Cloverdale, CA

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,933 Population 2,659/sq mi density
$104,238 Median Income $49,562 per capita
$613,400 Home Value $631,694 Zillow
$1,245 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
171 Violent Crime/100K 1,951 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,238 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$613,400 home value, $1,245/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,238
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $613,400
118% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 171/100K
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.9%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,245
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.3%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Cloverdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,933
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,659/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,238
Per Capita$49,562
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$39,448M
Commute24 min

Housing

B
Home Value$613,400
Rent$1,245
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$631,694

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property1,951/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary411/100K

Health

Obesity26.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation319 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+81.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute24 min
EV Stations6
Libraries16

Is Cloverdale a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Cloverdale has a population of 8,933 with a density of 2,659 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.7%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

8,933
Total Population
2,659
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cloverdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.7%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.3%
141% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cloverdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cloverdale is $104,238, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Cloverdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,238
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,562
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,311
Healthcare1,623
Retail1,675
Manufacturing922

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cloverdale is $613,400, 118% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,245 (7% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $631,694.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$613,400
118% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$631,694
Median List Price$599,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,000
$/Sq Ft$371
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops6.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,245
7% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,500

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Rate1.37%
In Cloverdale, 26.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cloverdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.3%
18% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate68.7%
Premature Death5,997/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Cloverdale has a violent crime rate of 171 per 100,000 residents, 55% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,951 per 100,000 (0% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Cloverdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent171.1/100K
55% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape34.2/100K
Robbery34.2/100K
Assault102.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,950.7/100K
0% below US avg
Burglary410.7/100K
Theft1,368.9/100K
Vehicle Theft171.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Cloverdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density2,659/sq mi
Coordinates38.7948°N, 123.0147°W
County FIPS06097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 46.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.9%
20% below US avg
High School+81.3%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,659/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Restaurants1,311
Retail Stores1,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Work from Home10.9%

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