At a Glance
Median Rent
$2,269/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
87.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
30.7%
14.0% smoking rate
How Yosemite Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yosemite Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yosemite Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
31.7% of adults in Yosemite Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yosemite Valley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,848
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born26.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$41,043
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
Home Value
Rent$2,269
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$368,972
Housing Units239
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.0%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,966 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Yosemite Valley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
26.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.