At a Glance
Median Income
$120,354
$60,227 per capita
Home Value
$864,100
Zillow: $603,548
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,732/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Hartley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartley residents earn a median household income of $120,354 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,227. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartley is $864,100 , 207% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $603,548. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 31.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Hartley reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,732/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Hartley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartley has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,966
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,354
Per Capita$60,227
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
C+
Home Value$864,100
Rent$1,115
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$603,548
Housing Units1,163
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,732/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Hartley was built in 1980.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.