At a Glance
Median Income
$53,814
$30,480 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
Zillow: $302,221
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
18.6% smoking rate
How Thermalito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thermalito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thermalito a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thermalito residents earn a median household income of $53,814 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,480. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thermalito is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 28.4% 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 1969.
Education
10.4% of adults in Thermalito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thermalito has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population6,645
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,814
Per Capita$30,480
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
B+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$1,104
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$302,221
Housing Units2,656
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation185 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Thermalito was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.