At a Glance
Median Income
$36,406
$21,211 per capita
Home Value
$485,700
Zillow: $356,395
Median Rent
$634/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
68.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Dos Palos Y Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dos Palos Y's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dos Palos Y a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dos Palos Y residents earn a median household income of $36,406 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,211. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dos Palos Y is $485,700 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,395. Median rent is $634/month, with 23.4% 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 1970.
Education
30.4% of adults in Dos Palos Y hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dos Palos Y has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born60.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,406
Per Capita$21,211
Unemployment
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
F
Home Value$485,700
Rent$634
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$356,395
Housing Units98
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation105 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Dos Palos Y was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
60.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.