Bodega Bay, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,116 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$177,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,199,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,050 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sonoma County
5
Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sonoma County
3
Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 0 48
Feb 7 0 51
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 2 0 56
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 7 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

Bodega Bay Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
7 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Empire College
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Santa Rosa Junior College
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sonoma State University
19 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
61 miles, S • 4.6 star
Sacramento International Airport
82 miles, E • 3.2 star
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