Garberville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,568 Population 585/sq mi density
$37,760 Median Income $18,754 per capita
$418,000 Home Value $323,684 Zillow
$1,185 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,760 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$418,000 home value, $1,185/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Garberville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,760
50% below
$18,754 per capita
Home Value
$418,000
48% above
Zillow: $323,684
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
2% above
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
28.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Garberville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
148%
Rent
102%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garberville a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garberville residents earn a median household income of $37,760 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garberville is $418,000 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,684. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 38.2% 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 1974.

Education

15.4% of adults in Garberville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garberville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,568
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,760
Per Capita$18,754
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

F
Home Value$418,000
Rent$1,185
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$323,684
Housing Units834
Rent Burden38.2%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.4%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain65.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Garberville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.