California · Metropolitan Area
Piñon Hills is a small city in California with a population of 7,149. Residents earn $65,160 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Piñon Hills receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Piñon Hills has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Piñon Hills is $65,160, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Piñon Hills is $395,800, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,646 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Piñon Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 61.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 72.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| 109% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,160 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,676 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 51.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $395,800 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $254 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,646 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.1 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,978 ft (1,212 m) |
| Area | 32.1 sq mi (83.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4456°N, 117.6236°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Total Area | 32.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 51.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |