At a Glance
Median Income
$67,122
$36,541 per capita
Home Value
$448,100
Zillow: $479,526
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
679/100K
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Ukiah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ukiah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ukiah a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ukiah residents earn a median household income of $67,122 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,541. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ukiah is $448,100 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,526. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 33.1% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ukiah reports 679 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,840/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Ukiah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ukiah has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,419
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,991/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,122
Per Capita$36,541
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
C+
Home Value$448,100
Rent$1,330
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$479,526
Housing Units6,245
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent679/100K
Property1,840/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault469/100K
Burglary722/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.5%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation646 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ukiah was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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