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Mountain Meadows, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Mountain Meadows is a small town in California with a population of 113. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
113 Population 27/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $120,797 per capita
$460,000 Home Value
55°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
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$460,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $460,000
63% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.0%
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mountain Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population113
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$120,797
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute52 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$460,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units83
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking13.8%
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation4,357 ft (1,328 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute52 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries28

Is Mountain Meadows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mountain Meadows 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Mountain Meadows stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mountain Meadows is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Mountain Meadows 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%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mountain Meadows is $460,000, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Mountain Meadows is a highly educated community — 53.0% 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

Mountain Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Mountain Meadows has a population of 113 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.4%).

Population

113
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain Meadows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mountain Meadows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mountain Meadows is $250,001, which is 233% 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. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Mountain Meadows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$120,797
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mountain Meadows is $460,000, 63% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$460,000
63% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units83
Median Year Built2002

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%
In Mountain Meadows, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 26.0% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mountain Meadows vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.1%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.8%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.7%
Dental Visits59.4%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Mountain Meadows has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.7 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.7 inches
67% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,357 ft (1,328 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates35.0936°N, 118.4327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 53.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.0%
57% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+32.8%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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