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Jamestown, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Jamestown, CA
At a Glance
How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $51,886 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,507. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Jamestown is $350,600 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,474. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 43.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,000/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.