At a Glance
Median Income
$66,728
$43,732 per capita
Home Value
$391,100
Zillow: $467,099
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
1,572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
258 sunny days/yr
How King City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows King City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is King City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
King City residents earn a median household income of $66,728 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,732. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in King City is $391,100 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,099. Median rent is $1,689/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
King City reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,572/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in King City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
King City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population5,078
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density6,269/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,728
Per Capita$43,732
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$391,100
Rent$1,689
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$467,099
Housing Units2,733
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property1,572/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary516/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation181 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries19
Did You Know?
King City was founded in 1966.
The median home in King City was built in 1976.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.