El Macero, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

El Macero is a small town in California with a population of 1,045. Residents earn $219,821 per year, which is 193% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,045 Population 1,771/sq mi density
$219,821 Median Income $122,951 per capita
$1,307,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$219,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,307,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $219,821
193% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,307,200
364% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.6%
118% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.7%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,045
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,771/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$219,821
Per Capita$122,951
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,507M
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$1,307,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Libraries9

Is El Macero a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Macero receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. El Macero stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Macero is $219,821, which is significantly higher than the national average — 193% above $75,149. This places El Macero among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Macero is $1,307,200, making it a premium housing market at 364% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

El Macero is a highly educated community — 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

El Macero enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

El Macero has a population of 1,045 with a density of 1,771 people per square mile. The median age is 52.6 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.1%).

Population

1,045
Total Population
1,771
People / sq mi
52.6yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

El Macero vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.7%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.3%
29% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Macero vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Macero is $219,821, which is 193% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: El Macero vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$219,821
193% above US avg
Per Capita Income$122,951
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
IRS Avg AGI$96,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,004
County GDP$20,507M

Business (County)

Restaurants452
Healthcare466
Retail483
Manufacturing203

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,589
117% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in El Macero is $1,307,200, 364% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,307,200
364% above US avg
Median List Price$1,099,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,099,500
$/Sq Ft$452
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

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-Occupied95.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,589
117% above US avg
Effective Rate0.58%
In El Macero, 24.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
23% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.9%
Premature Death5,728/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities466

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

El Macero has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Coordinates38.5440°N, 121.6852°W
County FIPS06113
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 73.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.1%
D 66.3%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.6%
118% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities466
Restaurants452
Retail Stores483

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

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