Tara Hills, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Tara Hills is a small town in California with a population of 4,912. Residents earn $116,415 per year, which is 55% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,912 Population 7,331/sq mi density
$116,415 Median Income $45,330 per capita
$612,200 Home Value
$2,593 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$116,415 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$612,200 home value, $2,593/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $116,415
55% higher than US avg
Home Value $612,200
117% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,593
123% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Tara Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,912
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density7,331/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 31%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,415
Per Capita$45,330
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$612,200
Rent$2,593
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation131 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+88.2%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute32 min
Libraries34

Is Tara Hills a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tara Hills is $116,415, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Tara Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tara Hills is $612,200, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,593 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Tara Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Tara Hills has a population of 4,912 with a density of 7,331 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (30.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 13.1% Black.

Population

4,912
Total Population
7,331
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tara Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only46.6%
41% below US avg
Spanish53.4%
299% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tara Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tara Hills is $116,415, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Tara Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,415
55% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,330
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
IRS Avg AGI$232,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,186
County GDP$217,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,143
Healthcare2,617
Retail1,916
Manufacturing487

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$17,586
402% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tara Hills is $612,200, 117% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,593 (123% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$612,200
117% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$717
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio116.8%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,593
123% above US avg

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-Occupied71.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$17,586
402% above US avg
Effective Rate2.87%
In Tara Hills, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.4% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tara Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes10.4%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,617

Crime Rates: Tara Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Tara Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density7,331/sq mi
Coordinates37.9938°N, 122.3188°W
County FIPS06081
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 50.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%
D 73.5%

Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density7,331/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries34
Healthcare Facilities2,617
Restaurants2,143
Retail Stores1,916

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Work from Home6.1%

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