Coarsegold, CA

Full City Profile · California · Madera County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,301 Population 250/sq mi density
$82,574 Median Income $31,899 per capita
$315,000 Home Value $420,965 Zillow
$1,420 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,574 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$315,000 home value, $1,420/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Coarsegold, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,574
10% above
$31,899 per capita
Home Value
$315,000
12% above
Zillow: $420,965
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
22% above
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Coarsegold Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
112%
Rent
122%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coarsegold a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coarsegold residents earn a median household income of $82,574 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,899. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coarsegold is $315,000 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,965. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 32.2% 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 1995.

Education

20.5% of adults in Coarsegold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coarsegold has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population4,301
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,574
Per Capita$31,899
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,000
Rent$1,420
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$420,965
Housing Units2,040
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation2,265 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute45 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Coarsegold was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.