Tracy, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Tracy is a mid-size city in California with a population of 95,358. Residents earn $118,253 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
95,358 Population 3,620/sq mi density
$118,253 Median Income $42,884 per capita
$653,900 Home Value $689,558 Zillow
$2,325 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 327 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 2,659 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,253 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$653,900 home value, $2,325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,253
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $653,900
132% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 152/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,325
100% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population95,358
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,620/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 35%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,253
Per Capita$42,884
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$46,521M
Commute43 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$653,900
Rent$2,325
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$689,558
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property2,659/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary322/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation66 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+83.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute43 min
Broadband95.1%
EV Stations43
Libraries19

Is Tracy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tracy receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Tracy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tracy is $118,253, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Tracy among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tracy is $653,900, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,325 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Tracy is below the national average at 152 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,659 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Tracy enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 327 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Tracy has a population of 95,358 with a density of 3,620 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (34.9%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 6.1% Black.

Population

95,358
Total Population
3,620
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
26.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Tracy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only57.3%
27% below US avg
Spanish42.7%
219% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tracy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tracy is $118,253, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Tracy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,253
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,884
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
IRS Avg AGI$76,321

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,110
County GDP$46,521M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,335
Healthcare1,641
Retail1,637
Manufacturing527

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,378
82% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.8 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tracy is $653,900, 132% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,325 (100% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $689,558.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$653,900
132% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$689,558
Median List Price$649,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$649,450
$/Sq Ft$336
Homes Sold25
Sale-to-List Ratio100.3%
Price Drops23.9%
Inventory117

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,325
100% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,666
Rent Burden29.8%

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-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,378
82% above US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Tracy, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tracy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,641
Tracy has a violent crime rate of 152 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,659 per 100,000 (36% above US avg). The murder rate is 1.2 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent151.6/100K
60% below US avg
Murder1.2/100K
81% below US avg
Rape9.4/100K
Robbery62.3/100K
Assault78.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,658.7/100K
36% above US avg
Burglary322.1/100K
Theft2,027.6/100K
Vehicle Theft309.1/100K
Arson8.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)128

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tracy has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.3 inches. The area enjoys 327 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall1.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.2 km²)
Population Density3,620/sq mi
Coordinates37.7274°N, 121.4522°W
County FIPS06077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.9-point margin. 95.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.9%
D 48%

Winner: Republican by 0.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+83.7%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,620/sq mi
Total Area26.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.1%
EV Charging Stations43
Alt Fuel Stations61
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,641
Restaurants1,335
Retail Stores1,637

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)128
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.8 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home13.0%

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