Pollock Pines, CA

Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,056 Population 703/sq mi density
$74,190 Median Income $43,080 per capita
$389,500 Home Value $395,612 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,190 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$389,500 home value, $1,101/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pollock Pines, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,190
1% below
$43,080 per capita
Home Value
$389,500
38% above
Zillow: $395,612
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Pollock Pines Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
138%
Rent
95%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pollock Pines a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pollock Pines residents earn a median household income of $74,190 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,080. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Pollock Pines is $389,500 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,612. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 41.0% 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 1978.

Education

21.5% of adults in Pollock Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pollock Pines has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population6,056
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density703/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,190
Per Capita$43,080
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

B+
Home Value$389,500
Rent$1,101
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$395,612
Housing Units3,395
Rent Burden41.0%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,869 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Pollock Pines was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 513 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.