Taft Mosswood, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,199 Population 2,551/sq mi density
$55,526 Median Income $23,920 per capita
$322,300 Home Value $368,339 Zillow
$1,829 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,526 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$322,300 home value, $1,829/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Taft Mosswood, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,526
26% below
$23,920 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
14% above
Zillow: $368,339
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
57% above
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Taft Mosswood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
114%
Rent
157%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taft Mosswood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Taft Mosswood residents earn a median household income of $55,526 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,920. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Taft Mosswood is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,339. Median rent is $1,829/month, with 43.8% 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 1968.

Education

11.1% of adults in Taft Mosswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taft Mosswood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population1,199
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,551/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born37.4%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,526
Per Capita$23,920
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

B
Home Value$322,300
Rent$1,829
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$368,339
Housing Units369
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation14 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute44 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Taft Mosswood was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
37.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.