At a Glance
Median Income
$97,468
$34,628 per capita
Home Value
$407,800
Zillow: $557,356
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
11.9% smoking rate
How Denair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denair a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denair residents earn a median household income of $97,468 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,628. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denair is $407,800 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,356. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 22.0% 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 1977.
Education
19.2% of adults in Denair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denair has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population5,085
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,101/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,468
Per Capita$34,628
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A
Home Value$407,800
Rent$1,372
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$557,356
Housing Units1,551
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation122 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Denair was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.