Yuba City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sutter County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
69,545 Population 4,197/sq mi density
$72,322 Median Income $33,563 per capita
$405,900 Home Value $439,108 Zillow
$1,391 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,322 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$405,900 home value, $1,391/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Yuba City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,322
4% below
$33,563 per capita
Home Value
$405,900
44% above
Zillow: $439,108
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
20% above
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Yuba City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Yuba City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
144%
Rent
120%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yuba City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yuba City residents earn a median household income of $72,322 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,563. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,205 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yuba City is $405,900 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,108. Median rent is $1,391/month, with 32.3% 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 1984.

Education

20.1% of adults in Yuba City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yuba City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population69,545
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,322
Per Capita$33,563
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$5,238M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

B+
Home Value$405,900
Rent$1,391
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$439,108
Housing Units24,090
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.6%
Premature Death8,213/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation59 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Yuba City was founded in 1849.
The median home in Yuba City was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.