At a Glance
Median Income
$117,609
$46,976 per capita
Home Value
$572,600
Zillow: $575,110
Median Rent
$1,425/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
9.2% smoking rate
How West Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Bishop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Bishop a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Bishop residents earn a median household income of $117,609 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,976. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Bishop is $572,600 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,110. Median rent is $1,425/month, with 32.4% 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 1972.
Education
51.4% of adults in West Bishop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Bishop has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population2,697
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,609
Per Capita$46,976
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
B+
Home Value$572,600
Rent$1,425
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$575,110
Housing Units1,058
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,501 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in West Bishop was built in 1972.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.