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Escalon, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Escalon, CA
At a Glance
How Escalon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escalon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Escalon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Escalon residents earn a median household income of $86,875 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,016. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Escalon is $461,700 , 64% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $595,430. Median rent is $1,763/month, with 23.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Escalon reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Escalon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escalon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.