Jamestown, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,777 Population 1,259/sq mi density
$51,886 Median Income $38,507 per capita
$350,600 Home Value $400,430 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,886 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$350,600 home value, $1,061/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamestown, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,886
31% below
$38,507 per capita
Home Value
$350,600
24% above
Zillow: $400,430
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
9% below
43.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
124%
Rent
91%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamestown 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

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 4.7% (31% above 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 $400,430. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population3,777
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,259/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,886
Per Capita$38,507
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

C+
Home Value$350,600
Rent$1,061
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$400,430
Housing Units2,016
Rent Burden43.5%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,841 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Jamestown was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.