Pine Canyon, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Pine Canyon is a small town in California with a population of 2,538. Residents earn $106,284 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,538 Population 760/sq mi density
$106,284 Median Income $29,112 per capita
$372,400 Home Value
$1,686 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$106,284 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,686/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,284
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,400
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,686
45% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,538
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 32%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,284
Per Capita$29,112
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,345M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,686
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation519 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+77.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Libraries28

Is Pine Canyon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Canyon receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pine Canyon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Canyon is $106,284, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Pine Canyon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Canyon is $372,400, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,686 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pine Canyon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Pine Canyon has a population of 2,538 with a density of 760 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (32.3%), with 6.1% Hispanic.

Population

2,538
Total Population
760
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.9%
Female 36.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Canyon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only58.4%
26% below US avg
Spanish41.6%
210% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Canyon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Canyon is $106,284, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Pine Canyon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,284
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,112
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
IRS Avg AGI$86,133

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,844
County GDP$38,345M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,118
Healthcare1,013
Retail1,276
Manufacturing284

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,044
158% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Canyon is $372,400, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,686 (45% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,400
32% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,686
45% above US avg

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-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,044
158% above US avg
Effective Rate2.43%
In Pine Canyon, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pine Canyon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes10.2%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access89.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,013

Crime Rates: Pine Canyon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Pine Canyon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation519 ft (158 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density760/sq mi
Coordinates36.1721°N, 121.1430°W
County FIPS06053
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 29.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.6%
D 63.4%

Winner: Democrat by 29.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+77.0%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density760/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,013
Restaurants1,118
Retail Stores1,276

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Work from Home19.5%

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