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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 75.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,741 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,331 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,227 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,076 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,952 |
| County GDP | $32,065M |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Healthcare | 1,247 |
| Retail | 1,486 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 62.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $530,200 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $198 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 26.3% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,309/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3990°N, 121.2635°W |
| County FIPS | 06099 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.8% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Retail Stores | 1,486 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 62.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |