At a Glance
Median Income
$121,488
$49,693 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,900
Zillow: $1,074,843
Median Rent
$2,152/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,597/100K
57,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 4.2% (17% above 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 $1,074,843. 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 1,597 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 320% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 57,475/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population1,441
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born40.9%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,488
Per Capita$49,693
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,040,900
Rent$2,152
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$1,074,843
Housing Units546
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,597/100K
Property57,475/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI27 (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.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
40.9% 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.