Livingston, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Livingston is a small city in California with a population of 14,450. Residents earn $76,158 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,450 Population 3,927/sq mi density
$76,158 Median Income $22,911 per capita
$339,800 Home Value $422,125 Zillow
$1,281 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
365 Violent Crime/100K 1,790 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,158 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$339,800 home value, $1,281/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,158
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $339,800
21% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 365/100K
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,281
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

How Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,450
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density3,927/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 20%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,158
Per Capita$22,911
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$339,800
Rent$1,281
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$422,125
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property1,790/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault307/100K
Burglary533/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation132 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+56.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is Livingston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Livingston receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Livingston has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Livingston is $76,158, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Livingston is $339,800, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Livingston is below the national average at 365 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,790 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 56.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Livingston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Livingston has a population of 14,450 with a density of 3,927 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (20%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

14,450
Total Population
3,927
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Livingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only18.2%
77% below US avg
Spanish81.8%
510% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Livingston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Livingston is $76,158, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Livingston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,158
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$22,911
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Livingston is $339,800, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,281 (10% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $422,125.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$339,800
21% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$422,125
Median List Price$410,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$410,000
$/Sq Ft$274
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,281
10% above US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
In Livingston, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 37.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Livingston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes14.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.6%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity37.6%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress16.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
Livingston has a violent crime rate of 365 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,790 per 100,000 (9% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Livingston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent365.2/100K
4% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.6/100K
Robbery43.8/100K
Assault306.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,789.6/100K
9% below US avg
Burglary533.2/100K
Theft942.3/100K
Vehicle Theft314.1/100K
Arson14.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Livingston has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.5 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation132 ft (40 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,927/sq mi
Coordinates37.3873°N, 120.7249°W
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+56.4%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,927/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Work from Home6.7%

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