Lake Don Pedro, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,157 Population 63/sq mi density
$84,659 Median Income $53,306 per capita
$329,200 Home Value $384,086 Zillow
$1,933 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,659 median income, 7.5% 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

Lake Don Pedro, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,659
13% above
$53,306 per capita
Home Value
$329,200
17% above
Zillow: $384,086
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
66% above
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lake Don Pedro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
117%
Rent
166%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Don Pedro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Don Pedro residents earn a median household income of $84,659 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,306. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above 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.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Don Pedro is $329,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,086. Median rent is $1,933/month, with 35.4% 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 1991.

Education

25.9% of adults in Lake Don Pedro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,157
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,659
Per Capita$53,306
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A
Home Value$329,200
Rent$1,933
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$384,086
Housing Units858
Rent Burden35.4%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation818 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute61 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Don Pedro was built in 1991.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.