At a Glance
Median Income
$96,765
$31,137 per capita
Home Value
$586,400
Zillow: $523,694
Median Rent
$1,452/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10.1% smoking rate
How Piru Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piru's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piru a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piru residents earn a median household income of $96,765 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,137. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piru is $586,400 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,694. Median rent is $1,452/month, with 26.3% 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 1991.
Education
12.9% of adults in Piru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piru has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population2,283
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born36.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,765
Per Capita$31,137
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$586,400
Rent$1,452
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$523,694
Housing Units683
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking10.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation638 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Piru was founded in 1887.
The median home in Piru was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
36.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.