At a Glance
Median Income
$114,083
$45,254 per capita
Home Value
$525,900
Zillow: $618,817
Median Rent
$2,290/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
10.7% smoking rate
How Plumas Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plumas Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plumas Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plumas Lake residents earn a median household income of $114,083 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,254. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plumas Lake is $525,900 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,817. Median rent is $2,290/month, with 33.1% 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 2006.
Education
28.1% of adults in Plumas Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plumas Lake has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population8,424
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,083
Per Capita$45,254
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
A
Home Value$525,900
Rent$2,290
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$618,817
Housing Units2,731
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute43 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Plumas Lake was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.