Rouse, CA

Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,205 Population 5,021/sq mi density
$45,071 Median Income $16,154 per capita
$1,295 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,071 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rouse, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,071
40% below
$16,154 per capita
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
11% above
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
62.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Rouse Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Rent
111%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rouse a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rouse residents earn a median household income of $45,071 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,154. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.

Education

5.5% of adults in Rouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 62.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rouse 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 totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population1,205
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density5,021/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born33.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,071
Per Capita$16,154
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$1,295
Ownership19.9%
Zillow$440,861
Housing Units367
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,309/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation85 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Rouse was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
33.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.