California · Metropolitan Area
Guerneville is a small town in California with a population of 4,522. Residents earn $84,294 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Guerneville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Guerneville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Guerneville is $84,294, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Guerneville is $589,600, making it a premium housing market at 109% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Guerneville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,294 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Census Median | $589,600 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $516,697 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $345 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 36.8% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,583 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 441 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5172°N, 122.9899°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |