At a Glance
Median Income
$35,798
$21,716 per capita
Home Value
$360,200
Zillow: $295,572
Median Rent
$924/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
20.2% smoking rate
How Laytonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laytonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laytonville a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laytonville residents earn a median household income of $35,798 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,716. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laytonville is $360,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,572. Median rent is $924/month, with 28.4% 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 1987.
Education
4.9% of adults in Laytonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laytonville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population713
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,798
Per Capita$21,716
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
F
Home Value$360,200
Rent$924
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$295,572
Housing Units282
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,785 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Laytonville was built in 1987.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.