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California: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for California, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

California at a glance

Population

39,287,377

Median Household Income

$99,122

Typical Home Value

$860,133

School District Rating

5.7

Violent Crime Rate

438.1

Avg Commute Time

28.7

About California on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in California. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in California

58 counties, alphabetical.

California at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of California?
California has a population of 39,287,377 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in California?
The median home value in California is $860,133. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in California?
Median household income in California is $99,122 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in California?
California has 58 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in California?
The average one-way commute in California is 28.7 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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