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Wilseyville, CA

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Wilseyville is a small town in California with a population of 696. Residents earn $41,141 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
696 Population 90/sq mi density
$41,141 Median Income $30,104 per capita
$288,500 Home Value $276,123 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,141 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$288,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,141
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $288,500
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.7%
148% higher than US avg

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

People

Population696
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,141
Per Capita$30,104
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute50 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$288,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$276,123
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation2,813 ft (857 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+93.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute50 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries5

Is Wilseyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilseyville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Wilseyville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wilseyville is $41,141, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 30.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wilseyville is $288,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wilseyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 104.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Wilseyville has a population of 696 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.1%), with 6.5% Hispanic.

Population

696
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
7.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilseyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wilseyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilseyville is $41,141, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Wilseyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,141
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,104
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate30.7%
148% 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 Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilseyville is $288,500, 2% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $276,123.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$288,500
2% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$276,123

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.6%

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-Occupied73.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
Wilseyville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall104.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,813 ft (857 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates38.3765°N, 120.4868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 100.0% 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+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

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