Yosemite Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

1,848 Population 897/sq mi density

$2,269 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

349 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

349 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Yosemite Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Rent

$2,269/mo

95% above

28.5% of income on rent

Violent Crime

349/100K

8% below

1,382/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

31.7%

6% below

87.2% high school+

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Obesity Rate

30.7%

4% below

14.0% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

317 sunny days/yr

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)

Rent

195%

Bachelor's

94%

Unemployment

161%

Crime

92%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yosemite Valley a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Yosemite Valley reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K.

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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,848

Median Age34.5 yrs

Density897/mi²

Male / Female71% / 29%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$41,043

Unemployment5.8%

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%

Crime

Violent349/100K

Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%

Diabetes9.9%

Smoking14.0%

Premature Death9,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days317/yr

Rain36.6 in/yr

AQI48 (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.

8.0% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.

364 declared natural disasters on record.