At a Glance
Median Income
$55,526
$23,920 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
Zillow: $368,339
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
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.