Elverta, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Elverta is a small town in California with a population of 4,252. Residents earn $91,563 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,252 Population 481/sq mi density
$91,563 Median Income $38,554 per capita
$455,500 Home Value $498,695 Zillow
$1,544 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,563 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$455,500 home value, $1,544/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,563
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $455,500
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,544
33% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,252
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,563
Per Capita$38,554
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Commute29 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$455,500
Rent$1,544
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$498,695
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation58 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Libraries32

Is Elverta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elverta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Elverta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elverta is $91,563, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elverta is $455,500, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,544 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Elverta enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Elverta has a population of 4,252 with a density of 481 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 3% Black.

Population

4,252
Total Population
481
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
8.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Elverta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.3%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.7%
2% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Elverta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elverta is $91,563, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Elverta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,563
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,554
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
IRS Avg AGI$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,301
Healthcare4,098
Retail3,717
Manufacturing761

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Elverta is $455,500, 62% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,544 (33% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $498,695.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$455,500
62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$498,695
Median List Price$448,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$448,500
$/Sq Ft$328
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,544
33% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

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-Occupied82.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
In Elverta, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elverta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes9.3%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities4,098

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Safety Score

Elverta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation58 ft (18 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates38.7185°N, 121.4455°W
County FIPS06067
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.7-point margin. 91.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density481/sq mi
Total Area8.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.6%
Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Restaurants3,301
Retail Stores3,717

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home5.7%

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