Yosemite Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
1,848 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,968 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$358,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$702 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,269 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
6
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

Mariposa County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 12 36
Feb 6 10 37
Mar 5 9 41
Apr 3 4 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 6 8 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Schools

Yosemite National Park El Portal
14 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Columbia College
48 miles, NW 1.4 star
Merced College
57 miles, W 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Merced
57 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

John C Fremont Healthcare District
28 miles, W 3.2 star
Mammoth Hospital
34 miles, SE
Adventist Health Sonora
46 miles, NW 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
56 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
41 miles, SE 1 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
67 miles, SW 1.4 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
91 miles, NW 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
122 miles, N 2.3 star