At a Glance
Median Income
$100,227
$41,493 per capita
Home Value
$353,700
Zillow: $415,449
Median Rent
$2,204/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.1% smoking rate
How Yosemite Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yosemite Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yosemite Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yosemite Lakes residents earn a median household income of $100,227 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,493. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yosemite Lakes is $353,700 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,449. Median rent is $2,204/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
31.2% of adults in Yosemite Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yosemite Lakes has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population5,095
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,227
Per Capita$41,493
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$353,700
Rent$2,204
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$415,449
Housing Units2,129
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,264 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Yosemite Lakes was built in 1992.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.