California · Metropolitan Area
Patterson is a small city in California with a population of 24,306. Residents earn $93,542 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Patterson receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Patterson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Patterson is $93,542, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Patterson is $427,400, making it a premium housing market at 52% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,391 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Patterson is below the national average at 191 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,984 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Patterson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 38.3% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 61.7% |
| 360% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,542 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,227 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,076 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,952 |
| County GDP | $32,065M |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Healthcare | 1,247 |
| Retail | 1,486 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 46.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $427,400 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $504,391 |
| Median List Price | $479,000 |
| Median List Price | $479,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $244 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 26.8% |
| Inventory | 56 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,391 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,104 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,309/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Total Violent | 190.7/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.8/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.5/100K |
| Robbery | 85.8/100K |
| Assault | 90.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,984.2/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 948.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,315.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 719.8/100K |
| Arson | 23.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4759°N, 121.1539°W |
| County FIPS | 06099 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,120/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,247 |
| Restaurants | 1,051 |
| Retail Stores | 1,486 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 46.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |