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Markleeville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
178 Population 27/sq mi density
$97,321 Median Income $38,303 per capita
$464,000 Home Value $506,683 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 2,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$464,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Markleeville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,321
30% above
$38,303 per capita
Home Value
$464,000
65% above
Zillow: $506,683
Violent Crime
524/100K
38% above
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Markleeville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
165%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
138%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Markleeville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Markleeville residents earn a median household income of $97,321 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,303. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Markleeville is $464,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,683. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Markleeville reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,414/100K.

Education

37.0% of adults in Markleeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Markleeville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,321
Per Capita$38,303
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

B+
Home Value$464,000
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$506,683
Housing Units214
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent524/100K
Property2,414/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death27,650/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,321 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Markleeville was built in 1971.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.