French Camp, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,482 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$93,523 Median Income $17,891 per capita
$440,800 Home Value $528,450 Zillow
$1,970 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$93,523 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$440,800 home value, $1,970/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

French Camp, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,523
24% above
$17,891 per capita
Home Value
$440,800
56% above
Zillow: $528,450
Median Rent
$1,970/mo
69% above
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How French Camp Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
156%
Rent
169%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is French Camp a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

French Camp residents earn a median household income of $93,523 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,891. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in French Camp is $440,800 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,450. Median rent is $1,970/month, with 25.7% 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 1966.

Education

2.2% of adults in French Camp hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

French Camp has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population3,482
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born29.8%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,523
Per Capita$17,891
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A
Home Value$440,800
Rent$1,970
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$528,450
Housing Units490
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking14.2%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in French Camp was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
29.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.