North Shore, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,373 Population 302/sq mi density
$43,208 Median Income $18,065 per capita
$193,000 Home Value $333,754 Zillow
$1,362 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,208 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$193,000 home value, $1,362/mo rent
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.4% bachelor's degree or higher

North Shore, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,208
43% below
$18,065 per capita
Home Value
$193,000
32% below
Zillow: $333,754
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
17% above
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.4%
99% below
33.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How North Shore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
68%
Rent
117%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
1%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Shore a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Shore residents earn a median household income of $43,208 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,065. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Shore is $193,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,754. Median rent is $1,362/month, with 14.3% 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

0.4% of adults in North Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% below the national average). 33.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Shore has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.

Data Overview

People

Population3,373
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born49.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,208
Per Capita$18,065
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A
Home Value$193,000
Rent$1,362
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$333,754
Housing Units1,074
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking14.9%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain3.1 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-78 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.4%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in North Shore was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
49.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.