Hidden Meadows, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,899 Population 592/sq mi density
$119,394 Median Income $70,672 per capita
$830,000 Home Value $1,003,573 Zillow
$2,307 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$119,394 median income, 16.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$830,000 home value, $2,307/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hidden Meadows, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,394
59% above
$70,672 per capita
Home Value
$830,000
194% above
Zillow: $1,003,573
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
98% above
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
47% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
23% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Hidden Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hidden Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
159%
Home Value
294%
Rent
198%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
453%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hidden Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hidden Meadows residents earn a median household income of $119,394 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,672. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hidden Meadows is $830,000 , 194% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,003,573. Median rent is $2,307/month, with 9.0% 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 1983.

Education

49.4% of adults in Hidden Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hidden Meadows has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population3,899
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans23.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$119,394
Per Capita$70,672
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$830,000
Rent$2,307
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$1,003,573
Housing Units2,011
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity24.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,588 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Hidden Meadows was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.