At a Glance
Median Income
$95,998
$53,801 per capita
Home Value
$609,700
Zillow: $645,185
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
9.7% smoking rate
How Meadow Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadow Vista a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadow Vista residents earn a median household income of $95,998 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,801. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadow Vista is $609,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,185. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
39.9% of adults in Meadow Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadow Vista has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,343
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,998
Per Capita$53,801
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
B
Home Value$609,700
Rent$1,496
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$645,185
Housing Units1,458
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation1,706 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadow Vista was built in 1977.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.