Diablo Grande, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Diablo Grande is a small town in California with a population of 1,488. Residents earn $160,741 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,488 Population 346/sq mi density
$160,741 Median Income $50,331 per capita
$530,200 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$160,741 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$530,200 home value, $3,501/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,741
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $530,200
88% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,488
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 54%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,741
Per Capita$50,331
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$32,065M
Commute63 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$530,200
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+97.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute63 min
Broadband98.8%
Libraries14

Is Diablo Grande a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Diablo Grande receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Diablo Grande stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Diablo Grande is $160,741, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Diablo Grande among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Diablo Grande is $530,200, making it a premium housing market at 88% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Diablo Grande enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Diablo Grande has a population of 1,488 with a density of 346 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.8%), with 9.9% Black.

Population

1,488
Total Population
346
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Diablo Grande vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.8%
3% below US avg
Spanish24.2%
81% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Diablo Grande vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Diablo Grande is $160,741, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes.

Income: Diablo Grande vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,741
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,331
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
IRS Avg AGI$69,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)17,952
County GDP$32,065M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,051
Healthcare1,247
Retail1,486
Manufacturing400

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,104
46% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time62.6 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Diablo Grande is $530,200, 88% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$530,200
88% above US avg
Median List Price$600,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$600,000
$/Sq Ft$198
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops26.3%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg
Rent Burden30.1%

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-Occupied88.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,104
46% above US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Diablo Grande, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 30.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Diablo Grande vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate70.8%
Premature Death9,309/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access94.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,247

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)78

Safety Score

Diablo Grande has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.7 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates37.3990°N, 121.2635°W
County FIPS06099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11-point margin. 98.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.2%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 11 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density346/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.8%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,247
Restaurants1,051
Retail Stores1,486

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)78

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute62.6 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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