At a Glance
Median Income
$199,800
$89,439 per capita
Home Value
$1,597,600
Zillow: $1,611,962
Median Rent
$3,119/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
692/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.0%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Moraga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moraga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moraga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moraga residents earn a median household income of $199,800 , which is 166% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moraga is $1,597,600 , 467% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,611,962. Median rent is $3,119/month, with 37.8% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Moraga reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 692/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.0% of adults in Moraga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(140% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moraga has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,790
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,775/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$199,800
Per Capita$89,439
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,597,600
Rent$3,119
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$1,611,962
Housing Units5,727
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property692/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation652 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.0%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Moraga was built in 1972.
35.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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