At a Glance
Median Income
$91,429
$59,120 per capita
Home Value
$567,000
Zillow: $794,378
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
12.7% smoking rate
How Herald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herald a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herald residents earn a median household income of $91,429 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,120. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herald is $567,000 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $794,378. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
19.5% of adults in Herald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herald has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population919
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,429
Per Capita$59,120
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$567,000
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$794,378
Housing Units385
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Herald was built in 1978.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.