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Meadow Valley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Meadow Valley is a small town in California with a population of 469. Residents earn $63,074 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
469 Population 55/sq mi density
$63,074 Median Income $35,223 per capita
$280,200 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,074 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,200 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,074
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $280,200
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.4%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Meadow Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population469
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,074
Per Capita$35,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute11 min

Housing

A
Home Value$280,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units289
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking14.7%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation3,850 ft (1,173 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute11 min
Broadband89.6%
Libraries7

Is Meadow Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meadow Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Meadow Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meadow Valley is $63,074, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meadow Valley is $280,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Meadow Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches, including 82.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Meadow Valley has a population of 469 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 63.0 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

469
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
63.0yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
8.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.5%
Female 63.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Meadow Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Meadow Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meadow Valley is $63,074, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Meadow Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,074
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,223
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.0 min
Drive Alone55.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Meadow Valley is $280,200, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,200
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.7%
Housing Units289
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%
In Meadow Valley, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Meadow Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.4%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits65.4%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities632
Meadow Valley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 82.5 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall82.5 inches
117% above US avg
Snowfall82.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,850 ft (1,173 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates39.9323°N, 121.0831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area8.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.6%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.0 min
Drive Alone55.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.9%

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