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Lee Vining, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 107/sq mi density
$129,407 Median Income $27,883 per capita
$423,700 Home Value $487,818 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$129,407 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$423,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lee Vining, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,407
72% above
$27,883 per capita
Home Value
$423,700
50% above
Zillow: $487,818
Violent Crime
349/100K
8% below
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
116% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
172%
Home Value
150%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
216%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lee Vining a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 10.0% (178% 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 $487,818. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lee Vining reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population557
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$129,407
Per Capita$27,883
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A+
Home Value$423,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$487,818
Housing Units149
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent349/100K
Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.