At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$21,666 per capita
Home Value
$184,000
Zillow: $471,709
Median Rent
$994/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
57.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.2% smoking rate
How Traver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Traver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Traver a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Traver residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,666. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Traver is $184,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,709. Median rent is $994/month, with 36.8% 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 1977.
Education
6.3% of adults in Traver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
57.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Traver 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 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born33.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$21,666
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$994
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$471,709
Housing Units144
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation287 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+57.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Traver was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
33.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.