At a Glance
Median Income
$129,407
$27,883 per capita
Home Value
$423,700
Zillow: $505,463
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.3% smoking rate
How Lee Vining Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lee Vining's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lee Vining a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lee Vining residents earn a median household income of $129,407 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,883. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lee Vining is $423,700 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,463. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
72.7% of adults in Lee Vining hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lee Vining has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$129,407
Per Capita$27,883
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$423,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$505,463
Housing Units149
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,856 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lee Vining was built in 1938.
52.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.