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
Violent Crime
284/100K
2,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 2.4% (33% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Dogtown reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,327/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,180
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,042
Per Capita$52,405
Unemployment2.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property2,327/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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