At a Glance
Median Income
$63,074
$35,223 per capita
Home Value
$280,200
Zillow: $307,417
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Meadow Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadow Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadow Valley residents earn a median household income of $63,074 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadow Valley is $280,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,417. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Meadow Valley reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Meadow Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,074
Per Capita$35,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$280,200
Rent
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$307,417
Housing Units289
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain82.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,850 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadow Valley was built in 1975.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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