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Rail Road Flat, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
Rail Road Flat, CA
At a Glance
How Rail Road Flat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rail Road Flat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rail Road Flat a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rail Road Flat residents earn a median household income of $85,656 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,993. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rail Road Flat is $366,900 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,575. Median rent is $743/month, with 13.2% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Rail Road Flat reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,492/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Rail Road Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rail Road Flat has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.