At a Glance
Median Income
$68,088
$24,526 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
19.2% smoking rate
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Point a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Point residents earn a median household income of $68,088 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,526. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Education
10.2% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population642
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,088
Per Capita$24,526
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$279,615
Housing Units395
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,712 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.