At a Glance
Median Income
$71,198
$35,747 per capita
Home Value
$273,500
Zillow: $388,318
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
2,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.7% smoking rate
How Exeter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Exeter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Exeter residents earn a median household income of $71,198 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,747. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Exeter is $273,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,318. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 26.9% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Exeter reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,016/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Exeter has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population10,280
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density4,145/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,198
Per Capita$35,747
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,500
Rent$1,207
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$388,318
Housing Units3,424
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property2,016/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation385 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Exeter was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.