At a Glance
Median Income
$140,941
$48,729 per capita
Home Value
$573,800
Zillow: $567,974
Median Rent
$1,904/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
444/100K
2,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Mather Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mather's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mather a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mather residents earn a median household income of $140,941 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,729. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mather is $573,800 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,974. Median rent is $1,904/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Mather reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,395/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Mather hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mather has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,729
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,941
Per Capita$48,729
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
A
Home Value$573,800
Rent$1,904
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$567,974
Housing Units1,544
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent444/100K
Property2,395/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.1%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation106 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.