Tuolumne City, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Tuolumne City is a small town in California with a population of 1,404. Residents earn $60,694 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,404 Population 595/sq mi density
$60,694 Median Income $31,932 per capita
$392,600 Home Value $346,309 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$392,600 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,694
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $392,600
39% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,404
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$31,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute16 min

Housing

B
Home Value$392,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$346,309

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation2,574 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+96.3%
School Score4.87

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Libraries13

Is Tuolumne City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tuolumne City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Tuolumne City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tuolumne City is $60,694, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tuolumne City is $392,600, 39% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Tuolumne City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Tuolumne City has a population of 1,404 with a density of 595 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.2%), with 8.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Black.

Population

1,404
Total Population
595
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Tuolumne City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.2%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tuolumne City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tuolumne City is $60,694, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Tuolumne City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,694
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,932
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Work from Home0.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Tuolumne City is $392,600, 39% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $346,309.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$392,600
39% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$346,309
Median List Price$349,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,000
$/Sq Ft$306
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,096
1 Bedroom$1,257
2 Bedrooms$1,589
3 Bedrooms$2,078
4 Bedrooms$2,666

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Tuolumne City, 28.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tuolumne City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Checkup Rate71.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Tuolumne City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.8%
Unhealthy Days4

Geography

Elevation2,574 ft (785 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density595/sq mi
Coordinates37.9627°N, 120.2420°W
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score4.87
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density595/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Work from Home0.5%

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