Hydesville, CA

California

Hydesville is a small town in California with a population of 1,144. Residents earn $85,179 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,144 Population 153/sq mi density
$85,179 Median Income $53,007 per capita
$489,100 Home Value $514,741 Zillow
$850 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,179 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$489,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,179
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $489,100
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.7%
2% higher than US avg

How Hydesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,144
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,179
Per Capita$53,007
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$7,591M
Commute28 min

Housing

B
Home Value$489,100
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$514,741

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation342 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+97.2%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute28 min
Libraries13

Is Hydesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hydesville 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hydesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hydesville is $85,179, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hydesville is $489,100, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hydesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Hydesville has a population of 1,144 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%), with 10.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,144
Total Population
153
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hydesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hydesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hydesville is $85,179, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Hydesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,179
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,007
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
IRS Avg AGI$64,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.7%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,685
County GDP$7,591M

Business (County)

Restaurants393
Healthcare384
Retail538
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hydesville is $489,100, 74% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $514,741.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$489,100
74% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$514,741

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
Effective Rate0.97%
In Hydesville, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hydesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.5%
Checkup Rate69.5%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities384

Crime Rates: Hydesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Hydesville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation342 ft (104 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates40.5579°N, 124.0823°W
County FIPS06023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.6%
D 62%

Winner: Democrat by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities384
Restaurants393
Retail Stores538

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Work from Home19.7%

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