At a Glance
Median Income
$99,107
$67,311 per capita
Home Value
$777,500
Zillow: $587,302
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
439/100K
3,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Trinidad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trinidad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trinidad a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trinidad residents earn a median household income of $99,107 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,311. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trinidad is $777,500 , 176% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,302. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 28.8% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Trinidad reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,955/100K.
Education
66.8% of adults in Trinidad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trinidad has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,107
Per Capita$67,311
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
C
Home Value$777,500
Rent$1,050
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$587,302
Housing Units280
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent439/100K
Property3,955/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Trinidad was built in 1969.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.