Tuolumne City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

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 $352,682 Zillow
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, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tuolumne City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,694
19% below
$31,932 per capita
Home Value
$392,600
39% above
Zillow: $352,682
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Tuolumne City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tuolumne City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
139%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tuolumne City 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

Tuolumne City residents earn a median household income of $60,694 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,932. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tuolumne City is $392,600 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,682. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

18.9% of adults in Tuolumne City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,404
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$31,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B
Home Value$392,600
Rent
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$352,682
Housing Units628
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation2,574 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Tuolumne City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.