At a Glance
Median Income
$92,303
$40,863 per capita
Home Value
$480,100
Zillow: $544,957
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Hughson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hughson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hughson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hughson residents earn a median household income of $92,303 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,863. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Hughson is $480,100 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $544,957. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 40.6% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Hughson reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Hughson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hughson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,541
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,948/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,303
Per Capita$40,863
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$480,100
Rent$1,767
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$544,957
Housing Units2,955
Rent Burden40.6%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Hughson was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hughson was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% 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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