At a Glance
Median Income
$173,564
$52,316 per capita
Home Value
$861,100
Zillow: $658,403
Median Rent
$2,194/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Knightsen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knightsen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knightsen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knightsen residents earn a median household income of $173,564 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,316. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,474 business establishments, including 2,228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knightsen is $861,100 , 205% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,403. Median rent is $2,194/month, with 51.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Knightsen reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,207/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Knightsen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knightsen has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,018
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$173,564
Per Capita$52,316
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$96,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
Housing
B+
Home Value$861,100
Rent$2,194
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$658,403
Housing Units591
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,207/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute56 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Knightsen was built in 1980.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.