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West Point, CA

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West Point is a small town in California with a population of 642. Residents earn $68,088 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
642 Population 165/sq mi density
$68,088 Median Income $24,526 per capita
$126,300 Home Value $271,733 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,088 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,088
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $126,300
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

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

People

Population642
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,088
Per Capita$24,526
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,733
Housing Units395
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking19.2%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,712 ft (827 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.2%
Libraries5

Is West Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Point receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. West Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Point is $68,088, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Point is $126,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

West Point enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

West Point has a population of 642 with a density of 165 people per square mile. The median age is 62.6 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.1%), with 6.5% Hispanic.

Population

642
Total Population
165
People / sq mi
62.6yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Point is $68,088, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: West Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,088
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,526
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Point is $126,300, 55% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,733.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,300
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$271,733

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.2%

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-Occupied82.9%
Housing Units395
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate3.94%
In West Point, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.2% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress22.8%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate70.4%
Dental Visits55.3%
Premature Death7,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access60.3%
Healthcare Facilities107
West Point has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.0 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.0 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,712 ft (827 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates38.4068°N, 120.5426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 83.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density165/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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