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Yankee Hill, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Yankee Hill is a small town in California with a population of 384. Residents earn $76,875 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
384 Population 64/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $34,822 per capita
$592,400 Home Value
62°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$592,400 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,875
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $592,400
110% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population384
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 41%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$34,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute41 min

Housing

C
Home Value$592,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units129
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking13.8%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,874 ft (571 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute41 min
Broadband81.3%
Libraries7

Is Yankee Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yankee Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Yankee Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yankee Hill is $76,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yankee Hill is $592,400, making it a premium housing market at 110% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yankee Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Yankee Hill has a population of 384 with a density of 64 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (41.1%), with 8.9% Hispanic.

Population

384
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
6.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yankee Hill is $76,875, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Yankee Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,875
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,822
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.5 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Yankee Hill is $592,400, 110% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$592,400
110% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.1%

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-Occupied80.6%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Rate0.87%
In Yankee Hill, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.8%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.1%
Dental Visits52.5%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities632
Yankee Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.3 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.3 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,874 ft (571 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates39.7007°N, 121.5147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
58% below US avg
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density64/sq mi
Total Area6.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.5 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

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