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Tres Pinos, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Tres Pinos is a small town in California with a population of 965. Residents earn $156,250 per year, which is 108% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
965 Population 268/sq mi density
$156,250 Median Income $60,302 per capita
$1,086,500 Home Value
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$156,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,086,500 home value
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $156,250
108% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,086,500
285% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.3%
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.3%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

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

People

Population965
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,250
Per Capita$60,302
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$3,285M
Commute46 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,086,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units291
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity28.3%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking9.5%
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation648 ft (198 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute46 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries3

Is Tres Pinos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tres Pinos receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Tres Pinos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tres Pinos is $156,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places Tres Pinos among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tres Pinos is $1,086,500, making it a premium housing market at 285% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Tres Pinos enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Tres Pinos has a population of 965 with a density of 268 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.7%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

965
Total Population
268
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tres Pinos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.6%
36% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tres Pinos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tres Pinos is $156,250, which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Tres Pinos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$156,250
108% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,302
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
IRS Avg AGI$88,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,930
County GDP$3,285M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare110
Retail120
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,874
125% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.4 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Tres Pinos is $1,086,500, 285% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,086,500
285% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$356
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio88.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden51.0%

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-Occupied94.3%
Housing Units291
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,874
125% above US avg
Effective Rate0.72%
In Tres Pinos, 28.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 9.5% are current smokers. 21.7% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tres Pinos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.3%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.0%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.5%
32% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate69.2%
Dental Visits66.8%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access83.6%
Healthcare Facilities110
Tres Pinos has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area enjoys 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates36.7904°N, 121.3106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06069
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.6-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.3%
D 54.9%

Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.3%
14% above US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+13.3%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density268/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants113
Retail Stores120

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.4 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

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