Lake Don Pedro, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Lake Don Pedro is a small town in California with a population of 1,157. Residents earn $84,659 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,157 Population 63/sq mi density
$84,659 Median Income $53,306 per capita
$329,200 Home Value
$1,933 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,659 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, $1,933/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,659
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $329,200
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.9%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,933
66% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lake Don Pedro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,157
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,659
Per Capita$53,306
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute61 min

Housing

A
Home Value$329,200
Rent$1,933
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation818 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute61 min
Libraries13

Is Lake Don Pedro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Don Pedro receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lake Don Pedro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Don Pedro is $84,659, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Don Pedro is $329,200, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,933 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Don Pedro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Lake Don Pedro has a population of 1,157 with a density of 63 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.8%), with 11.9% Hispanic.

Population

1,157
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
18.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Don Pedro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Don Pedro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Don Pedro is $84,659, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes.

Income: Lake Don Pedro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,659
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,306
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time61.0 min
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Don Pedro is $329,200, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,933 (66% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$329,200
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,933
66% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.40%
In Lake Don Pedro, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Don Pedro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.2%
0% below US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479

Crime Rates: Lake Don Pedro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Lake Don Pedro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation818 ft (249 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates37.6414°N, 120.3644°W
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
23% below US avg
High School+89.5%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area18.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute61.0 min
Work from Home16.1%

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