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Moraga, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
16,790 Population 1,775/sq mi density
$199,800 Median Income $89,439 per capita
$1,597,600 Home Value $1,611,962 Zillow
$3,119 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
128 Violent Crime/100K 692 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$199,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,597,600 home value, $3,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Moraga, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$199,800
166% above
$89,439 per capita
Home Value
$1,597,600
467% above
Zillow: $1,611,962
Median Rent
$3,119/mo
168% above
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
66% below
692/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.0%
140% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
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)

Income
266%
Home Value
567%
Rent
268%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
240%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
34%
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.