Mono Vista, CA

Full City Profile · California · Calaveras County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,696 Population 1,306/sq mi density
$70,353 Median Income $43,583 per capita
$401,800 Home Value $386,162 Zillow
$1,859 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,353 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$401,800 home value, $1,859/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mono Vista, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,353
6% below
$43,583 per capita
Home Value
$401,800
43% above
Zillow: $386,162
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
60% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Mono Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
143%
Rent
160%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mono Vista a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mono Vista residents earn a median household income of $70,353 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,583. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mono Vista is $401,800 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,162. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.

Education

26.0% of adults in Mono Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mono Vista has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,696
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,353
Per Capita$43,583
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

B
Home Value$401,800
Rent$1,859
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$386,162
Housing Units1,501
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,720 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Mono Vista was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.