Yosemite Lakes, CA

Full City Profile · California · Madera County County

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 $415,449 Zillow
$2,204 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,227 median income, 5.0% 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

Yosemite Lakes, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,227
33% above
$41,493 per capita
Home Value
$353,700
25% above
Zillow: $415,449
Median Rent
$2,204/mo
90% above
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
133%
Home Value
125%
Rent
190%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
139%
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.