California · Metropolitan Area
Hartley is a small town in California with a population of 1,966. Residents earn $120,354 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hartley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hartley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hartley is $120,354, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Hartley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hartley is $864,100, making it a premium housing market at 207% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Hartley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,354 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,227 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,306 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,772 |
| County GDP | $37,695M |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Healthcare | 1,087 |
| Retail | 1,013 |
| Manufacturing | 258 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,418 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.74% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $864,100 |
| 207% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,115 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,418 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.74% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,087 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 66 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.6 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4204°N, 121.9508°W |
| County FIPS | 06095 |
Winner: Democrat by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,087 |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Retail Stores | 1,013 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 66 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |