Live Oak, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
16,866 Population 2,859/sq mi density
$107,500 Median Income $56,885 per capita
$975,900 Home Value $390,333 Zillow
$2,414 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$975,900 home value, $2,414/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Live Oak, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,500
43% above
$56,885 per capita
Home Value
$975,900
246% above
Zillow: $390,333
Median Rent
$2,414/mo
108% above
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
23% above
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Live Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Live Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
346%
Rent
208%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Live Oak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Live Oak residents earn a median household income of $107,500 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Live Oak is $975,900 , 246% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,333. Median rent is $2,414/month, with 31.8% 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 1978.

Education

41.5% of adults in Live Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Live Oak has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population16,866
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,859/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,500
Per Capita$56,885
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

D
Home Value$975,900
Rent$2,414
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$390,333
Housing Units6,705
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation104 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Live Oak was built in 1978.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.