California · Metropolitan Area
Pinole is a small city in California with a population of 18,835. Residents earn $120,833 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pinole receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Pinole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pinole is $120,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Pinole among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pinole is $697,100, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,738 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Pinole is below the national average at 363 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,320 per 100,000, 69% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Pinole enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 64.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| 163% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,833 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $247,441 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,900 |
| County GDP | $36,854M |
| Restaurants | 708 |
| Healthcare | 1,246 |
| Retail | 938 |
| Manufacturing | 193 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,587 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $697,100 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $716,485 |
| Median List Price | $749,499 |
| Median List Price | $749,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $371 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 36.8% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,738 |
| 135% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,587 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,149/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,246 |
| Total Violent | 362.5/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.3/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.3/100K |
| Robbery | 141.9/100K |
| Assault | 189.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,320.4/100K |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 409.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,485.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 425.6/100K |
| Arson | 5.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.5 inches |
| 43% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0017°N, 122.3185°W |
| County FIPS | 06041 |
Winner: Democrat by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.7% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,693/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,246 |
| Restaurants | 708 |
| Retail Stores | 938 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |