At a Glance
Median Income
$118,605
$36,037 per capita
Home Value
$605,000
Zillow: $642,563
Median Rent
$2,367/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
2,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lathrop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lathrop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lathrop a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lathrop residents earn a median household income of $118,605 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,037. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lathrop is $605,000 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $642,563. Median rent is $2,367/month, with 31.3% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
Lathrop reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,875/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Lathrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lathrop has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population32,696
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,605
Per Capita$36,037
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$605,000
Rent$2,367
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$642,563
Housing Units7,875
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property2,875/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Lathrop was founded in 1868.
The median home in Lathrop was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
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