Potter Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
611 Population 152/sq mi density
$79,844 Median Income $41,894 per capita
$474,300 Home Value $429,329 Zillow
$1,652 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$474,300 home value, $1,652/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Potter Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,844
6% above
$41,894 per capita
Home Value
$474,300
68% above
Zillow: $429,329
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
42% above
43.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Potter Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
168%
Rent
142%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potter Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potter Valley residents earn a median household income of $79,844 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,894. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potter Valley is $474,300 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,329. Median rent is $1,652/month, with 43.4% 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.

Education

23.7% of adults in Potter Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potter Valley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population611
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,844
Per Capita$41,894
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

B
Home Value$474,300
Rent$1,652
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$429,329
Housing Units233
Rent Burden43.4%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation939 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Potter Valley was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.