At a Glance
Median Income
$75,179
$42,265 per capita
Home Value
$553,800
Zillow: $567,678
Median Rent
$1,510/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Julian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Julian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Julian 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
Julian residents earn a median household income of $75,179 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Julian is $553,800 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,678. Median rent is $1,510/month, with 28.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Julian reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 876/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Julian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Julian has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,491
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,179
Per Capita$42,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C+
Home Value$553,800
Rent$1,510
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$567,678
Housing Units1,013
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property876/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,335 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Julian was built in 1975.
34.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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