Weaverville, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Weaverville is a small town in California with a population of 3,198. Residents earn $73,670 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,198 Population 248/sq mi density
$73,670 Median Income $46,130 per capita
$342,500 Home Value $285,238 Zillow
$1,047 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,670 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$342,500 home value, $1,047/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,670
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $342,500
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,047
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,198
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,670
Per Capita$46,130
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$11,870M
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$342,500
Rent$1,047
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$285,238

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation2,285 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+97.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Weaverville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weaverville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Weaverville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weaverville is $73,670, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weaverville is $342,500, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Weaverville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 8.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Weaverville has a population of 3,198 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 57.1 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.4%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

3,198
Total Population
248
People / sq mi
57.1yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
12.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Weaverville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weaverville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weaverville is $73,670, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Weaverville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,670
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,130
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
IRS Avg AGI$70,441

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,748
County GDP$11,870M

Business (County)

Restaurants430
Healthcare667
Retail615
Manufacturing133

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,628
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.9 min
Work from Home32.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Weaverville is $342,500, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,047 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $285,238.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$342,500
21% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$285,238

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,047
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,628
32% above US avg
Effective Rate1.35%
In Weaverville, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weaverville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate70.1%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities667

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
FEMA Disasters546

Safety Score

Weaverville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall8.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,285 ft (696 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates40.7407°N, 122.9290°W
County FIPS06089
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 30.5%

Winner: Republican by 36.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density248/sq mi
Total Area12.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities667
Restaurants430
Retail Stores615

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.9 min
Work from Home32.7%

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