At a Glance
Median Income
$43,475
$18,334 per capita
Home Value
$240,500
Zillow: $352,537
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How Kelseyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelseyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelseyville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelseyville residents earn a median household income of $43,475 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,334. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelseyville is $240,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,537. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 28.6% 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 1983.
Education
10.2% of adults in Kelseyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelseyville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population4,204
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,475
Per Capita$18,334
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B+
Home Value$240,500
Rent$1,136
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$352,537
Housing Units1,409
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,408 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Kelseyville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
25.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.