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Meadowbrook, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,368 Population 499/sq mi density
$58,250 Median Income $24,938 per capita
$323,800 Home Value $692,044 Zillow
$1,499 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,165 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$323,800 home value, $1,499/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Meadowbrook, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,250
22% below
$24,938 per capita
Home Value
$323,800
15% above
Zillow: $692,044
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
29% above
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
1,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
59.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Meadowbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Meadowbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
115%
Rent
129%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meadowbrook a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Meadowbrook residents earn a median household income of $58,250 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,938. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meadowbrook is $323,800 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $692,044. Median rent is $1,499/month, with 34.1% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Meadowbrook reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,165/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Meadowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 59.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meadowbrook has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population3,368
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,250
Per Capita$24,938
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$323,800
Rent$1,499
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$692,044
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property1,165/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,632 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+59.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute39 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Meadowbrook was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.