California · Metropolitan Area
Lake Nacimiento is a small town in California with a population of 3,464. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Nacimiento receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Nacimiento offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Nacimiento is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Nacimiento is $475,700, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,971 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lake Nacimiento enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,725 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,179 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,019 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,662 |
| County GDP | $24,505M |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Healthcare | 1,220 |
| Retail | 1,084 |
| Manufacturing | 473 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $475,700 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $297 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,971 |
| 69% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.3 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,091 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7310°N, 120.8695°W |
| County FIPS | 06079 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Retail Stores | 1,084 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |