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Lockwood CDP (Amador County), CA

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Lockwood CDP (Amador County) is a small town in California with a population of 487. Residents earn $182,550 per year, which is 143% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
487 Population 90/sq mi density
$182,550 Median Income $74,265 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$182,550 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $182,550
143% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.3%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Lockwood CDP (Amador County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population487
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$182,550
Per Capita$74,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute113 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$500,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden31.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute113 min
Broadband98.5%
Libraries5

Is Lockwood CDP (Amador County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lockwood CDP (Amador County) receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lockwood CDP (Amador County) stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lockwood CDP (Amador County) is $182,550, which is significantly higher than the national average — 143% above $75,149. This places Lockwood CDP (Amador County) among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 113 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lockwood CDP (Amador County) is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lockwood CDP (Amador County) enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Lockwood CDP (Amador County) has a population of 487 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 58.9 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

487
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
58.9yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Lockwood CDP (Amador County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lockwood CDP (Amador County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lockwood CDP (Amador County) is $182,550, which is 143% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 113 minutes.

Income: Lockwood CDP (Amador County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$182,550
143% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,265
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time112.6 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lockwood CDP (Amador County) is $500,000, 77% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.2%

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-Occupied94.9%
Housing Units205
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.00%
Lockwood CDP (Amador County) has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.0 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.0 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates38.4867°N, 120.6034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.3%
7% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.5%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute112.6 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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