At a Glance
Median Income
$72,322
$33,563 per capita
Home Value
$405,900
Zillow: $436,652
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
2,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
297 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yuba City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.0% (11% 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 $436,652. 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.
Safety & Crime
Yuba City reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,714/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population69,545
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,322
Per Capita$33,563
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$5,238M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
B+
Home Value$405,900
Rent$1,391
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$436,652
Housing Units24,090
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property2,714/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault235/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.6%
Premature Death8,213/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI48 (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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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