At a Glance
Median Income
$104,936
$43,841 per capita
Home Value
$344,000
Zillow: $318,075
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Upper Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upper Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upper Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upper Lake residents earn a median household income of $104,936 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,841. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upper Lake is $344,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,075. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
12.5% of adults in Upper Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upper Lake has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,204
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans17.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,936
Per Capita$43,841
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,000
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$318,075
Housing Units398
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.3%
Premature Death12,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,354 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Upper Lake was founded in 1866.
The median home in Upper Lake was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.