At a Glance
Median Income
$63,375
$25,938 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11.9% smoking rate
How Knights Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knights Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knights Ferry a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knights Ferry residents earn a median household income of $63,375 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,938. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Education
38.6% of adults in Knights Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knights Ferry has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population81
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,375
Per Capita$25,938
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$509,216
Housing Units35
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.9%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Knights Ferry was built in 1959.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.