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Paloma, CA

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Paloma is a small town in California with a population of 448. Residents earn $80,085 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
448 Population 1,358/sq mi density
$80,085 Median Income $35,538 per capita
$387,400 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,085 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$387,400 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,085
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $387,400
37% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Paloma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population448
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density1,358/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,085
Per Capita$35,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute50 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$387,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden33.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,386 ft (422 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute50 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries9

Is Paloma a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paloma receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Paloma stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paloma is $80,085, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paloma is $387,400, 37% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Paloma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Paloma has a population of 448 with a density of 1,358 people per square mile. The median age is 54.6 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.7%), with 7.1% Hispanic.

Population

448
Total Population
1,358
People / sq mi
54.6yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.6%
Female 63.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Paloma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Paloma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paloma is $80,085, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Paloma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,085
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,538
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paloma is $387,400, 37% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$387,400
37% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
Paloma has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.9 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches
40% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,386 ft (422 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Coordinates38.2606°N, 120.7644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+90.7%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,358/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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