El Nido, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
564 Population 171/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,353 per capita
$345,500 Home Value $393,170 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.5% 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

El Nido, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$28,353 per capita
Home Value
$345,500
23% above
Zillow: $393,170
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
50.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How El Nido Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows El Nido's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
123%
Rent
82%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is El Nido a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

El Nido residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,353. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 El Nido is $345,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,170. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.5% 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 1986.

Education

3.4% of adults in El Nido hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 50.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population564
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born37.8%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,353
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B
Home Value$345,500
Rent$950
Ownership37.5%
Zillow$393,170
Housing Units129
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation130 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+50.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband55.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in El Nido was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
37.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.