Kings Beach, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,493 Population 872/sq mi density
$53,964 Median Income $38,675 per capita
$680,200 Home Value $852,560 Zillow
$1,245 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$680,200 home value, $1,245/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kings Beach, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,964
28% below
$38,675 per capita
Home Value
$680,200
141% above
Zillow: $852,560
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
7% above
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Kings Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
241%
Rent
107%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kings Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kings Beach residents earn a median household income of $53,964 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,675. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kings Beach is $680,200 , 141% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $852,560. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 29.5% 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 1975.

Education

27.3% of adults in Kings Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kings Beach has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,493
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born30.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,964
Per Capita$38,675
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

F
Home Value$680,200
Rent$1,245
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$852,560
Housing Units2,071
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation6,540 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kings Beach was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
30.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.