At a Glance
Median Income
$55,288
$23,153 per capita
Home Value
$278,000
Zillow: $356,395
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
36.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How South Dos Palos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Dos Palos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Dos Palos a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Dos Palos residents earn a median household income of $55,288 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,153. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Dos Palos is $278,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,395. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
7.0% of adults in South Dos Palos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Dos Palos has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,637
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born27.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$55,288
Per Capita$23,153
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty36.6%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$278,000
Rent
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$356,395
Housing Units518
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation112 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute41 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in South Dos Palos was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
27.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.