Kelly Ridge, CA

Full City Profile · California · Butte County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,010 Population 1,544/sq mi density
$56,230 Median Income $39,865 per capita
$266,300 Home Value $302,221 Zillow
$2,250 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,230 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$266,300 home value, $2,250/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kelly Ridge, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,230
25% below
$39,865 per capita
Home Value
$266,300
6% below
Zillow: $302,221
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
93% above
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Kelly Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kelly Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
94%
Rent
193%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kelly Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kelly Ridge residents earn a median household income of $56,230 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,865. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kelly Ridge is $266,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 22.5% 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

25.2% of adults in Kelly Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kelly Ridge has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population3,010
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans18.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,230
Per Capita$39,865
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A
Home Value$266,300
Rent$2,250
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$302,221
Housing Units1,643
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Kelly Ridge was built in 1980.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.