At a Glance
Home Value
$852,500
Zillow: $1,089,019
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
45.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
9.2% smoking rate
How Tomales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tomales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tomales a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tomales is $852,500 , 202% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,089,019. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
38.5% of adults in Tomales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tomales has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,049
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.8%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
Home Value$852,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,089,019
Housing Units118
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain28.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Tomales was built in 1952.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.