At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$21,616 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
Zillow: $124,569
Median Rent
$682/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.7%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
36.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Patterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patterson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Patterson residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,616. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Patterson is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,569. Median rent is $682/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
1.7% of adults in Patterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Patterson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,022/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$21,616
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty36.8%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$682
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$124,569
Housing Units73
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation925 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Patterson was founded in 1846.
The median home in Patterson was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.