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Colma, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,441 Population 762/sq mi density
$121,488 Median Income $49,693 per capita
$1,040,900 Home Value $1,078,548 Zillow
$2,152 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
1,852 Violent Crime/100K 21,495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$121,488 median income, 2.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,040,900 home value, $2,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,852 violent crimes/100K (387% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Colma, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,488
62% above
$49,693 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,900
269% above
Zillow: $1,078,548
Median Rent
$2,152/mo
85% above
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,852/100K
387% above
21,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Colma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
162%
Home Value
369%
Rent
185%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
487%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colma a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colma residents earn a median household income of $121,488 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,693. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colma is $1,040,900 , 269% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,078,548. Median rent is $2,152/month, with 36.3% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Colma reports 1,852 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 387% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 21,495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.3% of adults in Colma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colma has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,441
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,488
Per Capita$49,693
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

D
Home Value$1,040,900
Rent$2,152
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$1,078,548
Housing Units546
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,852/100K
Property21,495/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault529/100K
Burglary2,381/100K

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation187 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34

Did You Know?

Colma was founded in 1924.
The median home in Colma was built in 1980.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.