Mariposa County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
17,060 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,378 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$358,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$943 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 40
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 3 1 47
Apr 2 0 52
May 1 0 59
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 57
Nov 2 0 47
Dec 4 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Monarch Academy
6 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Mariposa County High
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Mariposa Elementary
7 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Merced College
35 miles, W • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Merced
36 miles, W • 1 star
Sierra College of Beauty
37 miles, W • 1 star

Hospitals

John C Fremont Healthcare District
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
34 miles, W • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Sonora
37 miles, N • 3.2 star
Madera Community Hospital
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
59 miles, E • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
76 miles, NW • 1 star