At a Glance
Median Income
$118,542
$51,222 per capita
Home Value
$529,900
Zillow: $547,723
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
667/100K
4,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Palo Cedro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palo Cedro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palo Cedro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palo Cedro residents earn a median household income of $118,542 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,222. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palo Cedro is $529,900 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,723. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 13.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Palo Cedro reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
44.3% of adults in Palo Cedro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palo Cedro has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,561
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,542
Per Capita$51,222
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A
Home Value$529,900
Rent$1,204
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$547,723
Housing Units1,205
Rent Burden13.1%
Crime
F
Violent667/100K
Property4,292/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation481 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Palo Cedro was built in 1977.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.