Planada, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,524 Population 2,025/sq mi density
$45,588 Median Income $21,118 per capita
$237,200 Home Value $295,789 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,588 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$237,200 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Planada, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,588
39% below
$21,118 per capita
Home Value
$237,200
16% below
Zillow: $295,789
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
50.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Planada Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Planada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
84%
Rent
84%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Planada a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Planada residents earn a median household income of $45,588 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,118. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Planada is $237,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,789. Median rent is $981/month, with 28.6% 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 1989.

Education

3.1% of adults in Planada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 50.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Planada has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population3,524
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,025/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born46.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,588
Per Capita$21,118
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$237,200
Rent$981
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$295,789
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation227 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+50.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Planada was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
46.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.