California · Metropolitan Area
Mather is a small town in California with a population of 4,729. Residents earn $140,941 per year, which is 88% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mather receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mather stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mather is $140,941, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Mather among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mather is $573,800, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,904 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Mather enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 75.0% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| 87% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $140,941 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,729 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,541 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,943 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73,284 |
| County GDP | $135,538M |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Healthcare | 4,098 |
| Retail | 3,717 |
| Manufacturing | 761 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Census Median | $573,800 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $567,974 |
| Median List Price | $780,000 |
| Median List Price | $780,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $389 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,904 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 106 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5484°N, 121.2838°W |
| County FIPS | 06067 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Retail Stores | 3,717 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |