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Mono City, CA

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Mono City is a small town in California with a population of 332. Residents earn $105,466 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
332 Population 42/sq mi density
$105,466 Median Income $49,853 per capita
$258,100 Home Value
39°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,466 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,466
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $258,100
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.1%
102% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.3%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mono City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population332
Median Age70.4 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,466
Per Capita$49,853
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,306M

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units98
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking13.2%
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI19 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation6,753 ft (2,058 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
CommuteN/A
Broadband98.0%
Libraries5

Is Mono City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mono City receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Mono City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mono City is $105,466, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Mono City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mono City is $258,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Mono City is a highly educated community — 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mono City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches, including 93.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Mono City has a population of 332 with a density of 42 people per square mile. The median age is 70.4 years, 81% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

332
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
70.4yrs
Median Age
81% above US avg
7.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mono City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mono City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mono City is $105,466, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mono City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,466
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,853
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
IRS Avg AGI$74,273

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,890
County GDP$3,306M

Business (County)

Restaurants166
Healthcare158
Retail179
Manufacturing52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home100.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mono City is $258,100, 8% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,100
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,171
1 Bedroom$1,528
2 Bedrooms$1,675
3 Bedrooms$2,330
4 Bedrooms$2,769

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%
Housing Units98
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Mono City, 31.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 25.7% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mono City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.3%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits63.7%
Premature Death9,372/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access73.8%
Healthcare Facilities158
Mono City has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall93.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Geography

Elevation6,753 ft (2,058 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates38.0321°N, 119.1474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.9-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.1%
102% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score4.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area7.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities158
Restaurants166
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home100.0%

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