At a Glance
Median Income
$104,044
$93,698 per capita
Home Value
$1,204,000
Zillow: $1,022,616
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Occidental Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Occidental's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Occidental a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Occidental residents earn a median household income of $104,044 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,698. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Occidental is $1,204,000 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,022,616. Median rent is $1,535/month, with 24.5% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Occidental reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,622/100K.
Education
67.2% of adults in Occidental hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Occidental has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,162
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,044
Per Capita$93,698
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
F
Home Value$1,204,000
Rent$1,535
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$1,022,616
Housing Units802
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,622/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute41 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Occidental was built in 1970.
59.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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