At a Glance
Median Income
$74,276
$50,354 per capita
Home Value
$397,500
Zillow: $342,127
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
12.0% smoking rate
How Pioneer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pioneer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pioneer 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
Pioneer residents earn a median household income of $74,276 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,354. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pioneer is $397,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,127. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 41.2% 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 1981.
Education
23.9% of adults in Pioneer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pioneer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,210
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,276
Per Capita$50,354
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
B+
Home Value$397,500
Rent$1,143
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$342,127
Housing Units602
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.0%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3,090 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute37 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pioneer was built in 1981.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.