At a Glance
Median Income
$52,661
$30,407 per capita
Home Value
$306,100
Zillow: $391,306
Median Rent
$629/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Mariposa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mariposa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mariposa 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
Mariposa residents earn a median household income of $52,661 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,407. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mariposa is $306,100 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,306. Median rent is $629/month, with 36.0% 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 1974.
Education
40.0% of adults in Mariposa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mariposa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,202
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,661
Per Capita$30,407
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
B
Home Value$306,100
Rent$629
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$391,306
Housing Units709
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,021 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mariposa was built in 1974.
16.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.