Hydesville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,144 Population 153/sq mi density
$85,179 Median Income $53,007 per capita
$489,100 Home Value $526,116 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,179 median income, 7.9% 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

Hydesville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,179
13% above
$53,007 per capita
Home Value
$489,100
74% above
Zillow: $526,116
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hydesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
174%
Rent
73%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hydesville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hydesville residents earn a median household income of $85,179 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,007. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hydesville is $489,100 , 74% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,116. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.5% 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 1981.

Education

22.4% of adults in Hydesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hydesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,144
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,179
Per Capita$53,007
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

B
Home Value$489,100
Rent$850
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$526,116
Housing Units505
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation342 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Hydesville was built in 1981.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.