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Sierra Village, CA

California

Sierra Village is a small town in California with a population of 143. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 56/sq mi density
$65,938 Median Income $31,582 per capita
$367,500 Home Value
$530 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$367,500 home value, $530/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,938
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $367,500
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $530
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.7%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population143
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female90% / 11%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans86.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$31,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$367,500
Rent$530
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units401
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Uninsured4.7%
Smoking10.6%
Depression23.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation4,785 ft (1,458 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries9

Is Sierra Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sierra Village receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sierra Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sierra Village is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sierra Village is $367,500, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sierra Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 104.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Sierra Village has a population of 143 with a density of 56 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86%).

Population

143
Total Population
56
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 89.5%
Female 10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sierra Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sierra Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sierra Village is $65,938, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Sierra Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,938
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,582
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sierra Village is $367,500, 30% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$367,500
30% above US avg
Median List Price$219,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$219,900
$/Sq Ft$168
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

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-Occupied63.4%
Housing Units401
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%
In Sierra Village, 25.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.7% of residents lack health insurance. 10.6% are current smokers. 23.2% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sierra Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.7%
20% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.4%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.6%
24% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.8%
Short Sleep34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Uninsured4.7%
45% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,568
Dentists1:2,024
Mental Health1:431
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits67.9%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities90
Sierra Village has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall104.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,785 ft (1,458 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates38.0756°N, 120.1593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density56/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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