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Muscoy, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
11,402 Population 3,751/sq mi density
$57,726 Median Income $21,271 per capita
$379,200 Home Value $443,916 Zillow
$1,766 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
992 Violent Crime/100K 4,305 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,726 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$379,200 home value, $1,766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
992 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Muscoy, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,726
23% below
$21,271 per capita
Home Value
$379,200
35% above
Zillow: $443,916
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
52% above
42.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
992/100K
161% above
4,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
52.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
320 sunny days/yr

How Muscoy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
135%
Rent
152%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Muscoy a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Muscoy residents earn a median household income of $57,726 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Muscoy is $379,200 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,916. Median rent is $1,766/month, with 42.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Muscoy reports 992 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 161% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,305/100K.

Education

6.1% of adults in Muscoy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 52.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Muscoy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population11,402
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density3,751/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,726
Per Capita$21,271
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$379,200
Rent$1,766
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$443,916
Housing Units2,650
Rent Burden42.4%

Crime

F
Violent992/100K
Property4,305/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,406 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+52.4%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations159
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Muscoy was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.