Yosemite Lakes, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Yosemite Lakes is a small city in California with a population of 5,095. Residents earn $100,227 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,095 Population 244/sq mi density
$100,227 Median Income $41,493 per capita
$353,700 Home Value
$2,204 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,227 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$353,700 home value, $2,204/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,227
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $353,700
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.2%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,204
90% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,095
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,227
Per Capita$41,493
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,846M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$353,700
Rent$2,204
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation1,264 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+97.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Libraries7

Is Yosemite Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yosemite Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Yosemite Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yosemite Lakes is $100,227, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Yosemite Lakes among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yosemite Lakes is $353,700, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,204 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yosemite Lakes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Yosemite Lakes has a population of 5,095 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.4%), with 7.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Black.

Population

5,095
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
20.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Yosemite Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yosemite Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yosemite Lakes is $100,227, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Yosemite Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,227
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,493
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
IRS Avg AGI$59,165

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,638
County GDP$8,846M

Business (County)

Restaurants241
Healthcare232
Retail338
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.4 min
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Yosemite Lakes is $353,700, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,204 (90% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$353,700
25% above US avg
Median List Price$449,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$449,900
$/Sq Ft$211
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops16.3%
Inventory49

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,204
90% above US avg

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-Occupied82.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
In Yosemite Lakes, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yosemite Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities232

Crime Rates: Yosemite Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Yosemite Lakes has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,264 ft (385 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates37.1854°N, 119.7721°W
County FIPS06039
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 38.4%

Winner: Republican by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area20.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities232
Restaurants241
Retail Stores338

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.4 min
Work from Home15.5%

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