Dogtown, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Dogtown is a small town in California with a population of 3,180. Residents earn $126,042 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,180 Population 245/sq mi density
$126,042 Median Income $52,405 per capita
$696,700 Home Value
$2,218 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$126,042 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$696,700 home value, $2,218/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,042
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $696,700
147% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,218
91% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,180
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,042
Per Capita$52,405
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$135,538M
Commute38 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$696,700
Rent$2,218
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation115 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute38 min
Libraries32

Is Dogtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dogtown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Dogtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dogtown is $126,042, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Dogtown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dogtown is $696,700, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,218 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dogtown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Dogtown has a population of 3,180 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.2%), with 19.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,180
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
13.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Dogtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.6%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.4%
90% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dogtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dogtown is $126,042, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Dogtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,042
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,405
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
IRS Avg AGI$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,301
Healthcare4,098
Retail3,717
Manufacturing761

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.1 min
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Dogtown is $696,700, 147% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,218 (91% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$696,700
147% above US avg
Median List Price$1,023,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,023,500
$/Sq Ft$368
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,218
91% above US avg

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-Occupied80.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Dogtown, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death7,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities4,098

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Safety Score

Dogtown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates38.2087°N, 121.1548°W
County FIPS06067
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area13.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Restaurants3,301
Retail Stores3,717

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.1 min
Work from Home21.3%

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