At a Glance
Median Income
$29,861
$35,257 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $160,165
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Julian residents earn a median household income of $29,861 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,257. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Julian is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,165. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
43.6% of adults in Julian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Julian has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,861
Per Capita$35,257
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$160,165
Housing Units25
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Julian was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.