At a Glance
Median Income
$106,455
$41,820 per capita
Home Value
$477,800
Zillow: $578,965
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
11.4% smoking rate
How Mission Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mission Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mission Hills 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
Mission Hills residents earn a median household income of $106,455 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,820. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mission Hills is $477,800 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,965. Median rent is $1,783/month, with 21.1% 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 1969.
Education
27.1% of adults in Mission Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mission Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population3,794
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density3,136/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,455
Per Capita$41,820
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A
Home Value$477,800
Rent$1,783
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$578,965
Housing Units1,166
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation351 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Mission Hills was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.