Grizzly Flats, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Grizzly Flats is a small town in California with a population of 1,387. Residents earn $89,705 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,387 Population 209/sq mi density
$89,705 Median Income $36,773 per capita
$369,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,705 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$369,100 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,705
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $369,100
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.5%
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.6%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,387
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,705
Per Capita$36,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Commute58 min

Housing

A
Home Value$369,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation3,782 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+96.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute58 min
Libraries7

Is Grizzly Flats a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grizzly Flats receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Grizzly Flats stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grizzly Flats is $89,705, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grizzly Flats is $369,100, 31% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Grizzly Flats experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches, including 58.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Grizzly Flats has a population of 1,387 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

1,387
Total Population
209
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Grizzly Flats vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grizzly Flats vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grizzly Flats is $89,705, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes.

Income: Grizzly Flats vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,705
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$117,647

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,552
County GDP$11,555M

Business (County)

Restaurants513
Healthcare495
Retail520
Manufacturing175

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time57.6 min
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Grizzly Flats is $369,100, 31% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,100
31% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

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-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.02%
In Grizzly Flats, 27.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 16.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grizzly Flats vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity16.0%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.8%
Premature Death6,327/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access86.8%
Healthcare Facilities495

Crime Rates: Grizzly Flats vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Grizzly Flats has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches
43% above US avg
Snowfall58.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,782 ft (1,153 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates38.6357°N, 120.5354°W
County FIPS06017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 42.6%

Winner: Republican by 12 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.5%
15% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities495
Restaurants513
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute57.6 min
Work from Home25.9%

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