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El Nido, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

El Nido is a small town in California with a population of 564. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
564 Population 171/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,353 per capita
$345,500 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$345,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $345,500
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population564
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 31%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,353
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$345,500
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units129
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured22.3%
Smoking14.2%
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation130 ft (40 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+50.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband55.6%
Libraries13

Is El Nido a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Nido receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. El Nido has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Nido is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Nido is $345,500, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

El Nido enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

El Nido has a population of 564 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (31%).

Population

564
Total Population
171
People / sq mi
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

El Nido vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.1%
79% below US avg
Spanish83.9%
526% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Nido vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Nido is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: El Nido vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,353
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in El Nido is $345,500, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,500
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

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-Occupied37.5%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
In El Nido, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 20.8% report depression. 34.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.8%
Cancer5.1%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity34.9%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.0%
Uninsured22.3%
159% above US avg
Checkup Rate68.0%
Dental Visits51.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
El Nido has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates37.1324°N, 120.4986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 55.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.4%
90% below US avg
High School+50.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density171/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.6%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

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