Plymouth, CA

California

Plymouth is a small town in California with a population of 1,250. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,250 Population 472/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $37,332 per capita
$358,200 Home Value $570,359 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$358,200 home value, $1,299/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $358,200
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,299
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,250
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$37,332
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$358,200
Rent$1,299
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$570,359

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+83.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plymouth receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Plymouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plymouth is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plymouth is $358,200, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Plymouth enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Plymouth has a population of 1,250 with a density of 472 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.6%), with 6.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Black.

Population

1,250
Total Population
472
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Plymouth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.7%
7% below US avg
Spanish27.3%
104% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Plymouth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plymouth is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Plymouth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,332
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Plymouth is $358,200, 27% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,299 (12% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $570,359.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$358,200
27% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$570,359

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,299
12% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Plymouth, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plymouth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.7%
Checkup Rate68.0%
Premature Death7,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access60.3%
Healthcare Facilities107

Crime Rates: Plymouth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Plymouth 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 is 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.0 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,049 ft (320 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates38.4717°N, 120.8572°W
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+83.4%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density472/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Work from Home6.1%

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