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Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), CA

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Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) is a small town in California with a population of 512. Residents earn $71,523 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 522/sq mi density
$71,523 Median Income $33,072 per capita
$391,700 Home Value
60°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,523 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$391,700 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,523
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $391,700
39% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population512
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,523
Per Capita$33,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$11,555M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$391,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units251
Rent Burden32.5%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,265 ft (386 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries7

Is Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) is $71,523, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) is $391,700, 39% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) has a population of 512 with a density of 522 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.2%).

Population

512
Total Population
522
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) is $71,523, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,523
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,072
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$117,647

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,552
County GDP$11,555M

Business (County)

Restaurants513
Healthcare495
Retail520
Manufacturing175

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) is $391,700, 39% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$391,700
39% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.5%

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-Occupied79.1%
Housing Units251
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,265 ft (386 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density522/sq mi
Coordinates38.7464°N, 120.8738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 42.6%

Winner: Republican by 12 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density522/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities495
Restaurants513
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.4%

Nearby Cities

Diamond Springs, CA 12,642 pop · 4.2 mi Placerville, CA 10,730 pop · 4.2 mi Shingle Springs, CA 3,488 pop · 6.5 mi Cameron Park, CA 17,283 pop · 7.9 mi Camino, CA 1,968 pop · 10.4 mi El Dorado Hills, CA 50,553 pop · 10.6 mi Auburn Lake Trails, CA 3,861 pop · 11.2 mi Georgetown, CA 2,580 pop · 11.6 mi Auburn, CA 13,758 pop · 15.0 mi Pollock Pines, CA 6,056 pop · 15.3 mi Folsom, CA 82,140 pop · 15.5 mi Granite Bay, CA 21,378 pop · 15.9 mi Newcastle, CA 1,594 pop · 16.2 mi North Auburn, CA 13,833 pop · 16.9 mi
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