Parklawn, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,574 Population 12,108/sq mi density
$70,813 Median Income $19,739 per capita
$1,458 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,813 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parklawn, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,813
6% below
$19,739 per capita
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
25% above
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
45.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Parklawn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Rent
125%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parklawn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parklawn residents earn a median household income of $70,813 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,739. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Education

6.1% of adults in Parklawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 45.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parklawn 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 totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,574
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density12,108/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born35.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,813
Per Capita$19,739
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$1,458
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$447,681
Housing Units362
Rent Burden34.8%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation89 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+45.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Parklawn was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
35.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.