At a Glance
Median Income
$70,602
$37,929 per capita
Home Value
$450,600
Zillow: $520,433
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
351/100K
2,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Placerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Placerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Placerville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Placerville residents earn a median household income of $70,602 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,929. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,552 business establishments, including 513 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Placerville is $450,600 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,433. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 34.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Placerville reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,526/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Placerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Placerville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,730
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,837/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,602
Per Capita$37,929
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
B
Home Value$450,600
Rent$1,229
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$520,433
Housing Units4,866
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent351/100K
Property2,526/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault279/100K
Burglary602/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,952 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Placerville was built in 1972.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 513 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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