At a Glance
Median Income
$51,591
$13,350 per capita
Home Value
$249,700
Zillow: $299,682
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
42.2% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
18.2% smoking rate
How San Joaquin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Joaquin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Joaquin a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Joaquin residents earn a median household income of $51,591 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,350. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Joaquin is $249,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,682. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 24.5% 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 1986.
Education
2.5% of adults in San Joaquin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
42.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Joaquin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population3,734
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density3,191/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born38.1%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,591
Per Capita$13,350
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B+
Home Value$249,700
Rent$1,070
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$299,682
Housing Units850
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity46.4%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation169 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+42.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
San Joaquin was founded in 1920.
The median home in San Joaquin was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
38.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.