Magalia, CA

Full City Profile · California · Butte County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,784 Population 555/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $30,786 per capita
$254,400 Home Value $269,837 Zillow
$1,413 Median Rent 49.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $1,413/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Magalia, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$30,786 per capita
Home Value
$254,400
10% below
Zillow: $269,837
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
21% above
49.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
90%
Rent
121%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magalia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 9.7% (169% 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 $269,837. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population7,784
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$30,786
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A
Home Value$254,400
Rent$1,413
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$269,837
Housing Units4,011
Rent Burden49.6%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI46 (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.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
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.