In Mariposa, California, the median home price is $400,344, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $68,412; the population is 17,082; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 469.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mariposa at a glance
Population
17,082
Median Household Income
$68,412
Typical Home Value
$400,344
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
469.6
Avg Commute Time
33.9
About Mariposa
Mariposa has a population of 17,082. The median home value is $400,344, 53% below the California median. Median household income is $68,412 (31% below the California median). The most populated towns are Mariposa, Coulterville, and Yosemite Valley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mariposa
3 towns, by population.
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Mariposa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mariposa?
- Mariposa has a population of 17,082 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mariposa?
- The median home value in Mariposa is $400,344. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mariposa?
- Median household income in Mariposa is $68,412 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mariposa in?
- Mariposa is in California.
- How many towns are in Mariposa?
- Mariposa contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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