At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$38,853 per capita
Home Value
$397,100
Zillow: $499,029
Median Rent
$1,633/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Colfax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colfax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colfax a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colfax residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,853. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,743 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colfax is $397,100 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,029. Median rent is $1,633/month, with 26.5% 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 1985.
Education
19.5% of adults in Colfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colfax has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,095
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,486/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$38,853
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$34,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
B+
Home Value$397,100
Rent$1,633
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$499,029
Housing Units946
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,381 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Colfax was built in 1985.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.