California · Metropolitan Area
Occidental is a small town in California with a population of 1,162. Residents earn $104,044 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Occidental receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Occidental offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Occidental is $104,044, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Occidental among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Occidental is $1,204,000, making it a premium housing market at 327% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,535 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Occidental is a highly educated community — 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Occidental enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,044 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $93,698 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.70% |
| Commute Time | 41.2 min |
| Work from Home | 59.9% |
| Census Median | $1,204,000 |
| 327% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,022,616 |
| Median List Price | $1,110,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,110,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $648 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,535 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.70% |
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.8 inches |
| 42% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4004°N, 122.9349°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.2% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 41.2 min |
| Work from Home | 59.9% |