Santa Nella, CA

Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,686 Population 360/sq mi density
$87,375 Median Income $24,771 per capita
$467,300 Home Value $418,232 Zillow
$927 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,375 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$467,300 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Nella, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,375
16% above
$24,771 per capita
Home Value
$467,300
66% above
Zillow: $418,232
Median Rent
$927/mo
20% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Santa Nella Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
166%
Rent
80%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Nella a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Nella residents earn a median household income of $87,375 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,771. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Nella is $467,300 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,232. Median rent is $927/month, with 21.5% 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 1996.

Education

4.8% of adults in Santa Nella hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Nella has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population1,686
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,375
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

B+
Home Value$467,300
Rent$927
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$418,232
Housing Units584
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation149 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute54 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Nella was built in 1996.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
32.7% 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.