At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$30,786 per capita
Home Value
$254,400
Zillow: $268,900
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
49.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Magalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magalia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Magalia residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,786. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Magalia is $254,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,900. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 49.6% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Magalia reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Magalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magalia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,784
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$30,786
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$254,400
Rent$1,413
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$268,900
Housing Units4,011
Rent Burden49.6%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,252 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Magalia was built in 1982.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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