California · Metropolitan Area
Idyllwild-Pine Cove is a small town in California with a population of 3,762. Residents earn $83,205 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Idyllwild-Pine Cove receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Idyllwild-Pine Cove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $83,205, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $485,300, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,415 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches, including 30.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 79.2% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.8% |
| 55% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,205 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,777 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,983 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86,446 |
| County GDP | $134,757M |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Healthcare | 5,585 |
| Retail | 5,636 |
| Manufacturing | 1,632 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |
| Census Median | $485,300 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $559,000 |
| Median List Price | $559,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $376 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 12.0% |
| Inventory | 75 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,415 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disasters | 910 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.5 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,686 ft (1,733 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7442°N, 116.7307°W |
| County FIPS | 06065 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 274/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 60 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Retail Stores | 5,636 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 910 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |