Crest, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Crest is a small town in California with a population of 3,034. Residents earn $100,052 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,034 Population 465/sq mi density
$100,052 Median Income $40,546 per capita
$715,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$100,052 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$715,100 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,052
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $715,100
154% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.9%
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.8%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,034
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,052
Per Capita$40,546
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$331,868M
Commute28 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$715,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation1,525 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+91.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Libraries88

Is Crest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crest receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Crest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crest is $100,052, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Crest among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crest is $715,100, making it a premium housing market at 154% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Crest enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Crest has a population of 3,034 with a density of 465 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.6%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Black.

Population

3,034
Total Population
465
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
6.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Crest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.2%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.8%
48% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Crest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crest is $100,052, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Crest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,052
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,546
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
IRS Avg AGI$104,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)133,031
County GDP$331,868M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,243
Healthcare11,184
Retail9,270
Manufacturing2,955

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Crest is $715,100, 154% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$715,100
154% above US avg
Median List Price$729,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$729,000
$/Sq Ft$390
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

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-Occupied89.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Crest, 25.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.8%
20% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities11,184

Crime Rates: Crest vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Crest has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.6 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,525 ft (465 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates32.8000°N, 116.8671°W
County FIPS06073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.2%
D 56.9%

Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.9%
14% below US avg
High School+91.5%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density465/sq mi
Total Area6.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries88
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Restaurants8,243
Retail Stores9,270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Work from Home9.7%

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