Los Molinos, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

1,590 Population 733/sq mi density

$34,324 Median Income $22,915 per capita

$220,300 Home Value $321,570 Zillow

$1,108 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$34,324 median income, 9.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$220,300 home value, $1,108/mo rent

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Molinos, CA

At a Glance

Median Income

$34,324

54% below

$22,915 per capita

Home Value

$220,300

22% below

Zillow: $321,570

Median Rent

$1,108/mo

5% below

34.6% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

9.2%

73% below

84.8% high school+

Unemployment

9.1%

153% above

21.7% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.4%

7% above

19.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

63°F

How Los Molinos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

46%

Home Value

78%

Rent

95%

Poverty

175%

Bachelor's

27%

Unemployment

253%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Molinos a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Los Molinos residents earn a median household income of $34,324 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,915. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Los Molinos is $220,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,570. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 34.6% 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 1962.

Education

9.2% of adults in Los Molinos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Los Molinos has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,590

Median Age35.6 yrs

Density733/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Foreign Born16.1%

Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income$34,324

Per Capita$22,915

Unemployment9.1%

Poverty21.7%

County GDP$2,870M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

Home Value$220,300

Rent$1,108

Ownership58.3%

Zillow$321,570

Housing Units881

Rent Burden34.6%

Health

Obesity34.4%

Diabetes12.5%

Smoking19.7%

Heart Disease7.4%

Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Rain23.1 in/yr

AQI43 (Good)

Elevation232 ft

Education

Bachelor's+9.2%

High School+84.8%

Graduate+5.6%

School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute31 min

Broadband83.2%

Internet Speed49 Mbps

EV Stations8

Libraries3

Did You Know?

Los Molinos was founded in 1905.

The median home in Los Molinos was built in 1962.

The nearest airport is Chico Regional (19 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

20.8% of the population has a disability.

16.1% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 114 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.