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El Adobe, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

El Adobe is a small town in California with a population of 280. Residents earn $51,719 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
280 Population 280/sq mi density
$51,719 Median Income $13,270 per capita
$278,400 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$278,400 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,719
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $278,400
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population280
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$13,270
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$278,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured26.4%
Smoking20.0%
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation340 ft (104 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries28

Is El Adobe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Adobe receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. El Adobe has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Adobe is $51,719, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Adobe is $278,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

El Adobe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

El Adobe has a population of 280 with a density of 280 people per square mile. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.5%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

280
Total Population
280
People / sq mi
29.7yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

El Adobe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.3%
79% below US avg
Spanish83.8%
525% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Adobe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Adobe is $51,719, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: El Adobe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,719
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,270
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in El Adobe is $278,400, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,400
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

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-Occupied63.5%
Housing Units58
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In El Adobe, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 41.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: El Adobe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes16.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure35.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD9.2%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.0%
43% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity41.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress22.3%
Physical Distress20.9%
Short Sleep42.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured26.4%
207% above US avg
Checkup Rate68.8%
Dental Visits37.1%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838
El Adobe has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 6.7 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall6.7 inches
83% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates35.2451°N, 118.9588°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+70.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density280/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

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