Shandon, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Shandon is a small town in California with a population of 1,042. Residents earn $91,389 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,042 Population 353/sq mi density
$91,389 Median Income $32,248 per capita
$432,700 Home Value $506,965 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$91,389 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$432,700 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,389
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $432,700
53% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,042
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 43%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,389
Per Capita$32,248
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$24,505M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$432,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$506,965

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+77.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Is Shandon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shandon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Shandon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shandon is $91,389, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shandon is $432,700, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Shandon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Shandon has a population of 1,042 with a density of 353 people per square mile. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (43.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

1,042
Total Population
353
People / sq mi
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Shandon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only49.2%
37% below US avg
Spanish50.8%
279% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Shandon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shandon is $91,389, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Shandon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,389
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,248
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
IRS Avg AGI$98,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,662
County GDP$24,505M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,072
Healthcare1,220
Retail1,084
Manufacturing473

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Shandon is $432,700, 53% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $506,965.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$432,700
53% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$506,965

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied95.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
In Shandon, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shandon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes9.6%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.3%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access86.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,220

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Shandon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.2 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates35.6536°N, 120.3831°W
County FIPS06079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+77.0%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density353/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,220
Restaurants1,072
Retail Stores1,084

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home6.5%

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