Shingle Springs, CA

California

Shingle Springs is a small town in California with a population of 3,488. Residents earn $109,531 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,488 Population 425/sq mi density
$109,531 Median Income $56,724 per capita
$686,300 Home Value $655,436 Zillow
$1,478 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,531 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$686,300 home value, $1,478/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,531
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $686,300
143% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.3%
8% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,478
27% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,488
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,531
Per Capita$56,724
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute28 min

Housing

B
Home Value$686,300
Rent$1,478
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$655,436

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,545 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+92.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Shingle Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shingle Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shingle Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shingle Springs is $109,531, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Shingle Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shingle Springs is $686,300, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,478 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Shingle Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Shingle Springs has a population of 3,488 with a density of 425 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 6.3% Hispanic.

Population

3,488
Total Population
425
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shingle Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shingle Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shingle Springs is $109,531, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Shingle Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,531
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,724
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shingle Springs is $686,300, 143% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,478 (27% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $655,436.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$686,300
143% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$655,436
Median List Price$1,075,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,075,000
$/Sq Ft$467
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,478
27% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,266

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-Occupied77.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate0.73%
In Shingle Springs, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shingle Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death7,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access60.3%
Healthcare Facilities107

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Shingle Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates38.6659°N, 120.9362°W
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.3%
8% above US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density425/sq mi
Total Area8.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home16.2%

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