California · Metropolitan Area
Lathrop is a mid-size city in California with a population of 32,696. Residents earn $118,605 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lathrop receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Lathrop offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lathrop is $118,605, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Lathrop among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% 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 Lathrop is $605,000, making it a premium housing market at 115% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,367 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lathrop enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 52.8% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| 252% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,605 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,217 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,321 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,110 |
| County GDP | $46,521M |
| Restaurants | 1,335 |
| Healthcare | 1,641 |
| Retail | 1,637 |
| Manufacturing | 527 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,378 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $605,000 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $642,563 |
| Median List Price | $691,995 |
| Median List Price | $691,995 |
| $/Sq Ft | $309 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 34.2% |
| Inventory | 123 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,367 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,953 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,378 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,641 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 65% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8087°N, 121.3178°W |
| County FIPS | 06077 |
Winner: Republican by 0.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 25 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,641 |
| Restaurants | 1,335 |
| Retail Stores | 1,637 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| Avg Commute | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |