At a Glance
Median Income
$126,042
$52,405 per capita
Home Value
$696,700
Zillow: $521,278
Median Rent
$2,218/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.7% smoking rate
How Dogtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dogtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dogtown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dogtown residents earn a median household income of $126,042 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,405. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dogtown is $696,700 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,278. Median rent is $2,218/month, with 27.7% 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 1978.
Education
20.5% of adults in Dogtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population3,180
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,042
Per Capita$52,405
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$696,700
Rent$2,218
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$521,278
Housing Units1,136
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation115 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Dogtown was built in 1978.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.