Crestline, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Crestline is a small city in California with a population of 10,431. Residents earn $79,378 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,431 Population 750/sq mi density
$79,378 Median Income $37,029 per capita
$363,500 Home Value $358,910 Zillow
$1,488 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,378 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$363,500 home value, $1,488/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,378
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $363,500
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.9%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,488
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,431
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,378
Per Capita$37,029
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute40 min

Housing

A
Home Value$363,500
Rent$1,488
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$358,910

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation4,499 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+90.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute40 min
EV Stations1
Libraries67

Is Crestline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crestline receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Crestline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crestline is $79,378, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crestline is $363,500, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Crestline experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 22.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Crestline has a population of 10,431 with a density of 750 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

10,431
Total Population
750
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
13.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Crestline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.2%
9% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crestline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crestline is $79,378, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Crestline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,378
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,029
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.7 min
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Crestline is $363,500, 29% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,488 (28% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $358,910.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$363,500
29% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$358,910
Median List Price$383,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$383,999
$/Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold18
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops15.0%
Inventory120

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,488
28% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,879

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-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate2.78%
In Crestline, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Crestline has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall22.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,499 ft (1,371 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density750/sq mi
Coordinates34.2541°N, 117.2867°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.9%
17% below US avg
High School+90.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density750/sq mi
Total Area13.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.7 min
Work from Home24.3%

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