At a Glance
Median Income
$131,750
$63,473 per capita
Home Value
$997,100
Zillow: $1,042,381
Median Rent
$2,167/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Modjeska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Modjeska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Modjeska a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Modjeska residents earn a median household income of $131,750 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,473. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Modjeska is $997,100 , 254% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,042,381. Median rent is $2,167/month, with 34.2% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Modjeska reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 855/100K.
Education
54.2% of adults in Modjeska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Modjeska has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population696
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,750
Per Capita$63,473
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$997,100
Rent$2,167
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$1,042,381
Housing Units239
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property855/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,314 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Modjeska was built in 1944.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.3% 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.
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