At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
14.3% smoking rate
How Yosemite West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yosemite West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yosemite West a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
22.9% of adults in Yosemite West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yosemite West has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$66,683
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$368,972
Housing Units93
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,890 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+41.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Yosemite West was built in 1985.
38.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.