At a Glance
Median Income
$58,321
$25,725 per capita
Home Value
$422,500
Zillow: $418,232
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
1,967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gustine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gustine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gustine a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gustine residents earn a median household income of $58,321 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,725. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gustine is $422,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,232. Median rent is $1,345/month, with 25.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Gustine reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,967/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Gustine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gustine has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,118
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,254/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,321
Per Capita$25,725
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
C+
Home Value$422,500
Rent$1,345
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$418,232
Housing Units2,528
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent356/100K
Property1,967/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary543/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute53 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Gustine was founded in 1915.
The median home in Gustine was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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