Life in California research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in California over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in California:
The population in California is 13,635.
The median home value in California is $361,515.
The median income in California is $112,385.
The cost of living in California is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in California is $1,709.
The unemployment rate in California is 1.2%.
The poverty rate in California is 6.0%.
The average high in California is 66.8° and the average low is 48.0°.
Cost of living in California summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in California. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in California is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in California is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in California is $361,515.
The median income in California is $112,385.
Living Expense | California | Maryland | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 123 | 120 | 100 | |
Services | 115 | 109 | 100 | |
Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
Health | 104 | 92 | 100 | |
Housing | 151 | 156 | 100 | |
Transportation | 127 | 100 | 100 | |
Utilities | 98 | 108 | 100 |
The average high in California is 66.8° and the average low is 48.0°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.5 inches of snow.
Stat | California |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 66.8 |
Average Annual Low | 48.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 13.5 |
The current population in California is 13,635. The population has increased 13.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 13,635 | -4.6% |
2021 | 14,298 | 6.4% |
2020 | 13,440 | 8.5% |
2019 | 12,386 | 1.3% |
2018 | 12,228 | 0.8% |
2017 | 12,132 | 5.9% |
2016 | 11,455 | 3.6% |
2015 | 11,055 | -7.8% |
2014 | 11,996 | 0.2% |
2013 | 11,970 | - |
59.4% White with 8,098 White residents.
25.3% African American with 3,456 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 308 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 85 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 540 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 1,131 Hispanic residents.
Race | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 59.4% | 48.5% | 58.9% |
African American | 25.3% | 29.5% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 8.3% | 10.9% | 18.7% |
California is 48.2% female with 6,566 female residents.
California is 51.8% male with 7,068 male residents.
Gender | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 48.2% | 51.3% | 50.4% |
Male | 51.8% | 48.7% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in California completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in California completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in California completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in California completed some college.
8.0% of adults in California completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in California completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in California completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in California completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in California completed doctorate degree.
Education | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
1.5% of households in California earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in California earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in California earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in California earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in California earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in California earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in California earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.4% of households in California earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in California earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.8% of households in California earn $200,000 or more.
Income | California | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.6% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 23.4% | 19.3% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 19.8% | 17.9% | 11.4% |