Rancho Calaveras, CA

California

Rancho Calaveras is a small city in California with a population of 6,619. Residents earn $91,629 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,619 Population 663/sq mi density
$91,629 Median Income $40,143 per capita
$435,900 Home Value
$2,840 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,629 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$435,900 home value, $2,840/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,629
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $435,900
55% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,840
144% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,619
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,629
Per Capita$40,143
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute49 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$435,900
Rent$2,840
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation562 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+92.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute49 min
Libraries9

Is Rancho Calaveras a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rancho Calaveras receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Rancho Calaveras offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rancho Calaveras is $91,629, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rancho Calaveras is $435,900, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,840 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rancho Calaveras enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Rancho Calaveras has a population of 6,619 with a density of 663 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.5%), with 5.9% Hispanic.

Population

6,619
Total Population
663
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
10.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rancho Calaveras vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.7%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.3%
14% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rancho Calaveras vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rancho Calaveras is $91,629, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Rancho Calaveras vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,629
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.6 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rancho Calaveras is $435,900, 55% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,840 (144% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$435,900
55% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,840
144% 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-Occupied96.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Rancho Calaveras, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rancho Calaveras vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress15.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.6%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities90

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Rancho Calaveras has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches
40% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation562 ft (171 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates38.1333°N, 120.8618°W
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density663/sq mi
Total Area10.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.6 min
Work from Home9.1%

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