Phoenix Lake, CA

Full City Profile · California · Calaveras County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,505 Population 407/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $51,532 per capita
$455,000 Home Value $386,162 Zillow
$1,724 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$455,000 home value, $1,724/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Phoenix Lake, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$51,532 per capita
Home Value
$455,000
61% above
Zillow: $386,162
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
48% above
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Phoenix Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
161%
Rent
148%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phoenix Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Phoenix Lake residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,532. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phoenix Lake is $455,000 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,162. Median rent is $1,724/month, with 17.5% 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 1978.

Education

24.8% of adults in Phoenix Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phoenix Lake has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,505
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$51,532
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

B
Home Value$455,000
Rent$1,724
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$386,162
Housing Units2,223
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.1%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,476 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Phoenix Lake was built in 1978.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.