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College City, CA

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College City is a small town in California with a population of 575. Residents earn $64,130 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
575 Population 196/sq mi density
$64,130 Median Income $18,101 per capita
$441,700 Home Value
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,130 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$441,700 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,130
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $441,700
57% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population575
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 49%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,130
Per Capita$18,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,010M
Commute24 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$441,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units112
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured20.9%
Smoking13.3%
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+54.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries7

Is College City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, College City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, a high uninsured rate. College City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in College City is $64,130, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% 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 College City is $441,700, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

College City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

College City has a population of 575 with a density of 196 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (49.4%).

Population

575
Total Population
196
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.5%
Female 63.5%

Race & Ethnicity

College City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only47.2%
40% below US avg
Spanish52.8%
294% above US avg

Social Characteristics

College City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in College City is $64,130, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: College City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,130
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,101
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$67,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,056
County GDP$2,010M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare25
Retail60
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,783
37% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone60.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in College City is $441,700, 57% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$441,700
57% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

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-Occupied52.6%
Housing Units112
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,783
37% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In College City, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 21.8% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: College City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.6%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.6%
Uninsured20.9%
143% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,653
Dentists1:2,739
Mental Health1:408
Checkup Rate67.6%
Dental Visits56.3%
Premature Death6,184/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access75.8%
Healthcare Facilities25
College City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.2 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates39.0061°N, 122.0051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.3-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 34.6%

Winner: Republican by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+54.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density196/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants42
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone60.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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