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Graeagle, CA

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Graeagle is a small town in California with a population of 532. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
532 Population 48/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $49,770 per capita
$422,400 Home Value $403,385 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$422,400 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $422,400
50% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.1%
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population532
Median Age70.4 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$49,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$127M
Commute41 min

Housing

B
Home Value$422,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$403,385
Housing Units913
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity29.5%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking13.1%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain64.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation5,221 ft (1,591 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.1%
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is Graeagle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Graeagle receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Graeagle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Graeagle is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Graeagle is $422,400, 50% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Graeagle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Graeagle has a population of 532 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 70.4 years, 81% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

532
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
70.4yrs
Median Age
81% above US avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.7%
Female 35.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Graeagle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Graeagle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Graeagle is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Graeagle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,770
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$74,583

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)135
County GDP$127M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare9
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.5 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Graeagle is $422,400, 50% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $403,385.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$422,400
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$403,385

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

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-Occupied97.9%
Housing Units913
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.01%
In Graeagle, 29.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.3% of residents lack health insurance. 13.1% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.1%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.3%
38% below US avg
Dentists1:1,609
Mental Health1:400
Checkup Rate70.6%
Dental Visits64.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access7.1%
Healthcare Facilities9
Graeagle has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.9 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.9 inches
71% above US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,221 ft (1,591 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates39.7525°N, 120.6454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.2-point margin. 88.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36.6%

Winner: Republican by 24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.1%
26% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area11.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.1%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants21
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.5 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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